ICD-9-CM Code 172.2 to ICD-10-CM

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ICD-10 Equivalent of 172.2:

As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following four equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 172.2:

ICD-10 Code C4320, Malignant melanoma of unspecified ear and external auricular canal (billable)
ICD-10 Code D0320, Melanoma in situ of unspecified ear and external auricular canal (billable)
ICD-10 Code D0321, Melanoma in situ of right ear and external auricular canal (billable)
ICD-10 Code D0322, Melanoma in situ of left ear and external auricular canal (billable)

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 172.2

BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE

Billable Code

Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.

Long ICD9 Description: Malignant melanoma of skin of ear and external auditory canal

Short ICD9 Description: Malig melanoma ear

Parent Code: 172 - Malignant melanoma of skin