ICD-10 Code C44.712 – Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right lower limb, including hip (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C44.712 – Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right lower limb, including hip
What it is
This code identifies basal cell carcinoma located on the skin of the right lower limb, including the hip. Use it for a confirmed malignant skin tumor arising in that specific anatomic site.
Clinical signs
Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a slow-growing pearly or translucent papule, a nonhealing sore, or a lesion that bleeds easily. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use C44.712 when the provider documents basal cell carcinoma on the right leg, thigh, knee, ankle, foot, or hip region, and the site is clearly right-sided. You should code from the documented diagnosis, pathology, or assessment. If the record only says skin cancer without type or site, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for lesions on the left lower limb, midline sites, or unspecified lower-limb skin. It is also incorrect for benign skin growths or other skin cancers unless basal cell carcinoma is specifically documented.
Coding tip
Verify both the histologic type and the exact right-sided anatomic location before assigning this code.