2025 ICD-10-CM code C43.31
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Neoplasms - Malignant melanoma of other and unspecified parts of face Chapter 2: Neoplasms Feed
Malignant melanoma of nose.
Medical necessity for treatment of malignant melanoma is based on the confirmed diagnosis and the stage of the cancer.Treatment is necessary to remove the cancerous tissue, prevent spread to other parts of the body, and improve patient survival.
Diagnosis involves physical examination of the lesion, noting its size, color, borders, and any changes over time.Biopsy is crucial for confirming the diagnosis and determining the type and depth of melanoma.Imaging tests like CT and PET scans may be used to assess the extent of the disease and check for metastasis.Treatment can involve surgical excision, lymph node biopsy or dissection if spread is suspected, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, depending on the stage and characteristics of the melanoma.
In simple words: Skin cancer specifically on the nose, arising from cells that make skin pigment.This type can be serious if not treated.
A malignant growth of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells, located on the skin of the nose.This is a specific type of skin cancer that can be aggressive and has the potential to metastasize.
Example 1: A patient presents with a changing mole on their nose.It has irregular borders, varied colors, and has grown in size over several months.Biopsy confirms malignant melanoma., A patient with a history of melanoma on their arm develops a new pigmented lesion on their nose.Examination and biopsy reveal a second primary melanoma., A patient has a large, ulcerated lesion on their nose. Biopsy shows invasive malignant melanoma.
Documentation should include the location and description of the lesion (size, color, shape, borders), the date and method of biopsy, the pathology report details (including melanoma type, Breslow depth, ulceration, and mitotic rate), and any imaging findings.Details of any previous melanoma history or family history of melanoma are also essential.
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