C44.5 (Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk) is an umbrella ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code in the Neoplasms chapter. It identifies cases of other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk for clinical documentation, billing and epidemiological tracking.

ICD-10-CM · Category

C44.5 — Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk

Chapter C00-D49: Neoplasms

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Sub-codes under C44.5

C44.50Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunkC44.51Basal cell carcinoma of skin of trunkC44.52Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of trunkC44.59Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk

Related diagnoses

C44.0Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of lipC44.1Oth and unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ eyelid, inc canthusC44.2Oth and unsp malig neoplasm skin/ ear and extrn auric canalC44.3Oth and unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ and unsp parts of faceC44.4Other and unsp malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neckC44.6Oth and unsp malig neoplasm skin/ upper limb, inc shoulderC44.7Oth and unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ lower limb, inc hipC44.8Oth and unsp malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of skinC44.9Other and unsp malignant neoplasm of skin, unspecified

Common questions about C44.5 (Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk)

What does ICD-10 code C44.5 mean?
C44.5 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is C44.5 a billable diagnosis code?
C44.5 is a category-level (umbrella) code rather than a billable specific code. For billing purposes, clinicians typically use a more specific sub-code under C44.5. Browse the sub-codes listed on this page.
Which ICD-10 chapter does C44.5 belong to?
C44.5 belongs to the chapter "Neoplasms" (codes C00-D49). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
Where can I get plain-language information about Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk?
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗