C44.2
Non-billableOther 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.
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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