Is ICD-10-CM code C43-C44 billable?

No, C43-C44 (Melanoma and other malignant neoplasms of skin (C43-C44)) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code C43-C44 belong to?

C43-C44 belongs to Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: C00–D49 (Neoplasms).

C43-C44

Non-Billable

ChapterC00–D49

Rankblock

Description

Melanoma and other malignant neoplasms of skin (C43-C44)

About ICD-10-CM code C43-C44

Melanoma and other malignant neoplasms of skin (C43-C44) is classified in ICD-10-CM as code C43-C44, part of C00-D49 Neoplasms. Its status is non-billable, meaning reporting it requires a deeper, more specific code.

Use a more specific code (0 billable, 3 non-billable)

C43Malignant melanoma of skinhas subcodes C44Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skinhas subcodes C4AMerkel cell carcinomahas subcodes

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)

C43-C44Melanoma and other malignant neoplasms of skin (C43-C44)Not billable

C43Malignant melanoma of skinSubcodes

C44Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skinSubcodes

C4AMerkel cell carcinomaSubcodes

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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