ICD-10 Code C44.319 – Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C44.319 – Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
What it is
C44.319 identifies basal cell carcinoma arising on facial skin other than the eyelid, nose, ear, lip, or unspecified face sites. Use it when documentation clearly states this exact facial location.
Clinical signs
Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a pearly papule, a nonhealing sore, or a lesion with visible surface vessels. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents basal cell carcinoma on another specified part of the face, such as the cheek or forehead, and not a more specific facial subsite. It also applies when pathology confirms basal cell carcinoma and the site is recorded as other parts of the face. Check documentation if the lesion location is vague.
Do not use for
Do not use C44.319 for basal cell carcinoma of the eyelid, nose, ear, lip, or unspecified face sites. Do not assign it if the record names a different skin cancer or the facial location is not documented.
Coding tip
Verify the exact facial subsite before coding, because a more specific ICD-10-CM code may apply.