2025 ICD-10-CM code C44.311
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Neoplasms - Malignant neoplasms of skin 2: Neoplasms Feed
Basal cell carcinoma of the skin of the nose.
Medical necessity for treatment is based on the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma, which has the potential to locally invade surrounding tissues and cause disfigurement if left untreated.
Physicians diagnosing and treating this condition might be dermatologists, oncologists, or primary care physicians.Diagnosis involves physical examination, skin biopsy (often a punch biopsy), and sometimes imaging studies (CT or MRI) to assess the extent of the lesion.Treatment options include surgical excision, cryotherapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and photodynamic therapy, depending on the characteristics and location of the BCC.
In simple words: This code indicates a type of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma located on the skin of your nose.It's the most common form of skin cancer and is often caused by too much sun exposure.While it rarely spreads to other parts of the body, it's important to get it treated to prevent it from growing deeper into the skin.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer that originates in the basal cells, which are located in the deepest layer of the epidermis.BCC of the nose specifically refers to the presence of this cancerous growth on the skin of the nose. It is commonly found in people with excessive exposure to sunlight or certain chemicals, and genetic predisposition may also be a factor.BCC rarely metastasizes (spreads to other parts of the body), but it can extend deep into the skin and be difficult to treat if not diagnosed and managed early.
Example 1: A 55-year-old man presents with a pearly, raised lesion on the tip of his nose that has been slowly growing over several months.A biopsy confirms basal cell carcinoma., A 70-year-old woman with a history of sun exposure has a small, ulcerated lesion on the side of her nose.It is diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma., A 40-year-old man with a family history of skin cancer has a pink, scaly patch on his nose.A biopsy reveals superficial basal cell carcinoma.
Documentation should include the location and description of the lesion (size, color, shape, borders), the method of biopsy and pathology report, and the chosen treatment plan.History of sun exposure, family history of skin cancer, and any previous treatments should also be documented.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Dermatology, Oncology, Primary Care
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center