C44.2

Non-billable

Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal

C44.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C44.20 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
C44
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • connective tissue of ear (C49.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C44.2?
C44.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C44.2 a billable code?
No — C44.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C44.20) for billing.
What are the subcodes of C44.2?
C44.2 has 4 more specific child codes, including C44.20, C44.21, C44.22.
What is excluded from C44.2?
Excludes1 (not coded here): connective tissue of ear (C49.0).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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