C44.21
Basal cell carcinoma of skin of ear and external auricular canal
Approximate Synonyms
-
Cancer, skin of right ear
-
Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of right ear
Details
-
C44.21 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
-
Short description: Basal cell carcinoma skin/ ear and external auricular canal
-
The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM C44.21 became effective on October 1, 2022.
-
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of C44.21 – other international versions of ICD-10 C44.21 may differ.