ICD Code C44.329

ICD code C44.329 is squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, located on other parts of the face not specifically listed elsewhere.

1. Presence of a malignant neoplasm with histopathological confirmation of squamous cell carcinoma

2. Lesion located on the face, excluding eyelid, ear, lip, and specified facial sites

3. Clinical features such as a persistent, non-healing ulcer, nodule, or plaque on the face

4. Evidence of keratinization or atypical squamous cells on biopsy

5. Absence of involvement of mucosal surfaces or other specified facial regions

6. No documentation of metastasis at the time of initial diagnosis

7. Symptoms may include localized pain, bleeding, crusting, or rapid growth of the lesion

Applicable CPT codes for ICD code C44.329 include:

- 11640: Excision, malignant skin lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

- 11641: Excision, malignant skin lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

- 11642: Excision, malignant skin lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

- 11643: Excision, malignant skin lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

- 11644: Excision, malignant skin lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm

- 11646: Excision, malignant skin lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

- 12051–12057: Layered closure of wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips (when required after excision)

- 14060–14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears, and/or lips

- 17311: Mohs micrographic technique, first stage, head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia

- 17312: Mohs micrographic technique, each additional stage, head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia

These CPT codes are commonly used for procedures associated with ICD code C44.329.

Schedule a demo to see how MD Clarity’s RevFind software can automatically read your contracts and identify underpayments for CPT codes associated with ICD code C44.329. Ensure your practice is capturing the full reimbursement you’re owed—book your personalized walkthrough today.