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

ICD-10 C44.1122

Billable / Specific

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right lower eyelid, including canthus

C44
Block
0
Synonyms
1,198
LCDs
70
Payer Policies
76
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM C44.1122

ICD-10-CM code C44.1122 represents Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right lower eyelid, including canthus. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block C44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM C44.1122 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for C44.1122

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list C44.1122 as a covered diagnosis.

1,198 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 1,198 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 C44.1122.

70 policies

1 Cigna

Head and Neck Ultrasound - (0549)
Policy ID: MM_0549

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: Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS)
Policy ID: ART-53883
Billing and Coding: Cardiac Blood Pool Imaging (Multiple Gated Acquisition Scanning- MUGA, Ventriculography) When Performed in Conjunction with Cardiotoxic Chemotherapy
Policy ID: ART-54768

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with C44.1122

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

76 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
  • 77336 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) for the Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC) CMS LCD
  • 77370 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) for the Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC) CMS LCD
  • 77439 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) for the Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC) CMS LCD
  • 77436 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) for the Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC) CMS LCD
  • 77437 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) for the Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC) CMS LCD
  • 17272 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions CMS LCD

ICD-10 C44.1122, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code C44.1122 billable? +

Yes, C44.1122 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with C44.1122? +

Procedures frequently paired with C44.1122 include: 17312, 17313, 17314, 17315, 77336.

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

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