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Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 173.09
Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of lip
  • Short description: Malig neo skin lip NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM 173.09 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 173.09 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM 173.09.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 173.09: 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 173.09 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C44.09 Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of lip
Approximate Synonyms
  • Angiosarcoma of skin of lip
  • Cutaneous angiosarcoma, lip
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