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

ICD-10 C44.500

Billable / Specific

Unspecified malignant neoplasm of anal skin

C44
Block
2
Synonyms
618
LCDs
43
Payer Policies
10
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM C44.500

ICD-10-CM code C44.500 represents Unspecified malignant neoplasm of anal skin. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block C44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM C44.500 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under C44.500. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Unspecified malignant neoplasm of anal margin
  • Unspecified malignant neoplasm of perianal skin

Medicare LCD Coverage for C44.500

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list C44.500 as a covered diagnosis.

618 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 618 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 C44.500.

43 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: Cardiac Blood Pool Imaging (Multiple Gated Acquisition Scanning- MUGA, Ventriculography) When Performed in Conjunction with Cardiotoxic Chemotherapy
Policy ID: ART-54768
Billing and Coding: Lab: Flow Cytometry
Policy ID: ART-55717

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with C44.500

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

10 linkages
  • 54056 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 54050 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 54057 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 54065 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 54060 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 46916 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 54055 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 56515 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 46900 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 56501 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD

Convert C44.500 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
C44.500 17350 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 C44.500, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code C44.500 billable? +

Yes, C44.500 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to C44.500? +

ICD-10 C44.500 includes: Unspecified malignant neoplasm of anal margin; Unspecified malignant neoplasm of perianal skin.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with C44.500? +

Procedures frequently paired with C44.500 include: 54056, 54050, 54057, 54065, 54060.

What ICD-9 codes does C44.500 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, C44.500 maps to ICD-9 codes: 17350. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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

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