ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 C43.111

Billable / Specific HCC v28: 12

Malignant melanoma of right upper eyelid, including canthus

C43
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LCDs
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Payer Policies
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Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM C43.111

ICD-10-CM code C43.111 represents Malignant melanoma of right upper eyelid, including canthus. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block C43). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM C43.111 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for C43.111

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

HCC capture: document with MEAT each year

C43.111 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 12). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.

Medicare Advantage HCC Impact

CMS-HCC v28 (current)
Category 12
ESRD-HCC
Category 12
RxHCC (Part D)
Category 12

Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.

Medicare LCD Coverage for C43.111

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list C43.111 as a covered diagnosis.

1,764 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 1,764 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74170 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74177 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74160 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74178 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74150 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72194 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74176 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72192 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72193 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Non-Next Generation Sequencing Targeted Molecular Panel Tests for Predictive Testing in Cancer
Article ID: 60240, Effective: , 680 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81479 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing C43.111.

67 policies

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol�/Abraxane �)
Policy ID: ART-52450
Oral Anticancer Drugs - Policy Article
Policy ID: ART-52479
Oral Antiemetic Drugs (Replacement for Intravenous Antiemetics) - Policy Article
Policy ID: ART-52480
Billing and Coding: Biomarkers for Oncology
Policy ID: ART-52986
Billing and Coding: Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS)
Policy ID: ART-53883

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with C43.111

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

63 linkages
  • 17312 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Mohs Micrographic Surgery CMS LCD
  • 17313 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Mohs Micrographic Surgery CMS LCD
  • 17314 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Mohs Micrographic Surgery CMS LCD
  • 17315 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Mohs Micrographic Surgery CMS LCD
  • 81210 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: FDA-Approved BRAF Tests CMS LCD
  • 17272 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 17280 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 17283 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 17263 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 17260 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions CMS LCD

ICD-10 C43.111, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code C43.111 billable? +

Yes, C43.111 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

Does C43.111 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +

Yes. C43.111 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 12. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with C43.111? +

Procedures frequently paired with C43.111 include: 17312, 17313, 17314, 17315, 81210.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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