C44.62 ICD-10-CM Code: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of upper limb, including shoulder
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
C44.62Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of upper limb, including shoulder
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where C44.62 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Melanoma and other malignant neoplasms of skin (C43-C44)
- 3
Category C44
Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin
- 4
Subcategory C44.6
Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder
- 5
Code C44.62
Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of upper limb, including shoulder
More specific choices
Codes under C44.62
C44.62 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C44.62.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C44.62.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C44.62.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for C44.62.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C44.62.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C44.62 mean?
C44.62 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of upper limb, including shoulder.”
Is C44.62 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C44.62 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is C44.62 located in ICD-10-CM?
C44.62 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Melanoma and other malignant neoplasms of skin (C43-C44) (C43–C44), under category C44, Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin and subcategory C44.6, Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder.
What coding notes are listed for C44.62?
No inclusion terms are listed for C44.62 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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