ICD-10 C44.799
Billable / SpecificOther specified malignant neoplasm of skin of left lower limb, including hip
About ICD-10-CM C44.799
ICD-10-CM code C44.799 represents Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of left lower limb, including hip. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block C44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM C44.799 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for C44.799
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with C44.799
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Convert C44.799 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| C44.799 | 17379 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To C44.799
Other codes in section C43-C44 (Melanoma and other malignant neoplasms of skin).
ICD-10 C44.799, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code C44.799 billable? +
Yes, C44.799 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What ICD-9 codes does C44.799 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, C44.799 maps to ICD-9 codes: 17379. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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