ICD-9-CM Code 172.6 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 172.6:
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 172.6:
- ICD-10 Code C4360, Malignant melanoma of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder (billable)
- ICD-10 Code D0360, Melanoma in situ of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder (billable)
- ICD-10 Code D0361, Melanoma in situ of right upper limb, including shoulder (billable)
- ICD-10 Code D0362, Melanoma in situ of left upper limb, including shoulder (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 172.6
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 upper limb, including shoulder
Short ICD9 Description: Malig melanoma arm
Parent Code: 172 - Malignant melanoma of skin