C44.119

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left eyelid, including canthus

Neoplasms (C00-D49)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • connective tissue of eyelid (C49.0)
  • Kaposi's sarcoma of skin (C46.0)
  • malignant melanoma of skin (C43.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of skin of genital organs (C51-C52, C60.-, C63.2)
  • Merkel cell carcinoma (C4A.-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code C44.119 represents basal cell carcinoma of skin of left eyelid, including canthus. This code falls under the Neoplasms (C00-D49) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 2 more specific child codes under C44.119. Coders should note that C44.119 has 5 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C44.119?

ICD-10-CM code C44.119 is "Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left eyelid, including canthus". It belongs to the category: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Is C44.119 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, C44.119 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with C44.119?

C44.119 has 5 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in C44.11

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

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Code Information

CodeC44.119
BillableNo — Header code
ParentC44.11
CategoryNeoplasms (C00-D49)
Excludes15 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes2

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)