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

ICD-10 C44.1922

Billable / Specific

Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of right lower eyelid, including canthus

C44
Block
0
Synonyms
1,123
LCDs
59
Payer Policies
65
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM C44.1922

ICD-10-CM code C44.1922 represents Other specified malignant neoplasm 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 C44.1922 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for C44.1922

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list C44.1922 as a covered diagnosis.

1,123 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 1,123 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 C44.1922.

59 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 C44.1922

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

65 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
  • 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
  • 17270 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions CMS LCD

Codes Adjacent To C44.1922

Other codes in section C43-C44 (Melanoma and other malignant neoplasms of skin).

C43 Malignant melanoma of skin (non-billable) C43.0 Malignant melanoma of lip C43.1 Malignant melanoma of eyelid, including canthus (non-billable) C43.10 Malignant melanoma of unspecified eyelid, including canthus C43.11 Malignant melanoma of right eyelid, including canthus (non-billable) C43.111 Malignant melanoma of right upper eyelid, including canthus C43.112 Malignant melanoma of right lower eyelid, including canthus C43.12 Malignant melanoma of left eyelid, including canthus (non-billable) C43.121 Malignant melanoma of left upper eyelid, including canthus C43.122 Malignant melanoma of left lower eyelid, including canthus C43.2 Malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal (non-billable) C43.20 Malignant melanoma of unspecified ear and external auricular canal C43.21 Malignant melanoma of right ear and external auricular canal C43.22 Malignant melanoma of left ear and external auricular canal C43.3 Malignant melanoma of other and unspecified parts of face (non-billable) C43.30 Malignant melanoma of unspecified part of face C43.31 Malignant melanoma of nose C43.39 Malignant melanoma of other parts of face C43.4 Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck C43.5 Malignant melanoma of trunk (non-billable)

ICD-10 C44.1922, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code C44.1922 billable? +

Yes, C44.1922 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 C44.1922? +

Procedures frequently paired with C44.1922 include: 17312, 17313, 17314, 17315, 17272.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.

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