ICD-10 Code C44.702 – Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C44.702 – Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip
What it is
This code identifies a malignant skin tumor on the right lower limb, including the hip, when the exact histology is not documented. Use it when the record confirms skin cancer but does not specify the type.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Skin cancers may present as a persistent lesion, nonhealing sore, changing pigmented area, or raised growth, but the diagnosis should be supported by pathology or provider assessment.
When to use this code
Use C44.702 when the provider documents a malignant neoplasm of skin on the right leg, lower limb, or hip area and does not name the specific cancer type. It also fits cases where pathology is pending or the chart only says “skin cancer” with right-sided lower-limb location. If the histology is later specified, code the documented type instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for benign skin lesions, carcinoma in situ, or uncertain masses without a malignant diagnosis. Also avoid it when the site is not the right lower limb or hip; check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and anatomic site, and code the most specific malignancy documented.