Malignant melanoma of other parts of face

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a primary malignant neoplasm originating from melanocytes, located on any part of the face other than the eyelid, ear, or lip. It represents an aggressive form of skin cancer requiring definitive diagnosis and treatment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation confirms a biopsy-proven malignant melanoma situated on facial skin, excluding specific anatomical sites like the eyelid or ear. The pathology report should clearly identify the lesion as melanoma and specify its facial location.

💡Coding Tips

Differentiate carefully from melanoma of the eyelid (C43.1-) or ear (C43.2-).
Ensure the documentation specifies "other parts of face" to avoid miscoding to more general facial melanoma codes.
Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.

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Code Hierarchy

▲C43.3Malignant melanoma of other and unspecified parts of face

C43.39(current)

Crosswalks

172.3ApproxICD-9 172.3ApproxICD-9

Same Category

C43Malignant melanoma of skin C43.0Malignant melanoma of lip C43.1Malignant melanoma of eyelid, including canthus C43.10Malignant melanoma of unspecified eyelid, including canthus