ICD-10 Code C44.69 – Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C44.69 – Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder
What it is
C44.69 identifies a malignant skin neoplasm on the upper limb, including the shoulder, when the specific type is not otherwise classified in ICD-10-CM. Use it for documented malignant skin cancers in this location.
Clinical signs
Findings may include a suspicious skin lesion with irregular borders, color change, ulceration, bleeding, or nonhealing growth. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a malignant skin tumor of the upper limb or shoulder and does not specify a more exact ICD-10-CM skin cancer code. It also fits cases where pathology confirms malignancy but the record only identifies the lesion as “other specified” on this site. Check documentation if the anatomic site is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use it for benign skin lesions, carcinoma in situ, or unspecified skin cancer without supporting documentation. If the site is not the upper limb or shoulder, choose a different code.
Coding tip
Verify both the malignant diagnosis and the exact site, because laterality and lesion specificity may change code selection.