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

ICD-10 C44.1992

Billable / Specific

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

C44
Block
0
Synonyms
1,120
LCDs
61
Payer Policies
65
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM C44.1992

ICD-10-CM code C44.1992 represents Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthus. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block C44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM C44.1992 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for C44.1992

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list C44.1992 as a covered diagnosis.

1,120 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 1,120 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 C44.1992.

61 policies

1 Aetna

Eyelid Surgery - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins | Aetna
Policy ID: CPB-0084

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 C44.1992

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

ICD-10 C44.1992, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code C44.1992 billable? +

Yes, C44.1992 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 C44.1992? +

Procedures frequently paired with C44.1992 include: 17312, 17313, 17314, 17315, 17272.

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

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