ICD-10 Code C44.792 – Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C44.792 – Other specified 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 or hip that is not otherwise specified by a more exact skin cancer code. Use it when the record names a malignant neoplasm of skin in this location but does not provide a more specific type.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Skin cancer may present as a new or changing lesion, nonhealing area, ulceration, bleeding, crusting, or an irregular pigmented or raised lesion.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a malignant neoplasm of the skin on the right lower limb, including the hip, and the diagnosis is described as other specified or not further classified. It is appropriate when the anatomic site is clear but the specific histology or subtype is not detailed. Check documentation if the lesion is described with a more specific skin cancer code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for benign skin lesions, premalignant lesions, or cancers of non-skin tissues. If the record identifies a more specific malignant skin neoplasm, code that diagnosis instead.
Coding tip
Verify both the exact site and the wording “other specified” before assigning C44.792.