ICD-9-CM Code 172.9 to ICD-10-CM

Need To Convert More Codes? Go To ICD9 ICD10 Code Converter Tool

ICD-10 Equivalent of 172.9:

As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following two equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 172.9:

ICD-10 Code C439, Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified (billable)
ICD-10 Code D039, Melanoma in situ, unspecified (billable)

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 172.9

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: Melanoma of skin, site unspecified

Short ICD9 Description: Malig melanoma skin NOS

Parent Code: 172 - Malignant melanoma of skin