Is C44.49 a billable code?
Yes. C44.49 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
C44.49: Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
C44.49 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in C44.4 Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck
C44.49 questions
What does C44.49 mean?
C44.49 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck. It is in chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.