Is C44.52 a billable code?
No. C44.52 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
C44.52: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of trunk
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
C44.52 groups related diagnoses under squamous cell carcinoma of skin of trunk. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under C44.52
- C44.520Squamous cell carcinoma of anal skin
- C44.521Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of breast
- C44.529Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
Other codes in C44.5 Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk
C44.52 questions
What does C44.52 mean?
C44.52 is the ICD-10-CM code for Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of trunk. 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.