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Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 232
Carcinoma in situ of skin
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 10 ICD-9-CM codes below 232 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • Abnormal cells are found in the lower part of the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue
  • Stage 0 includes: tis, n0, m0. Tis: carcinoma in situ. N0: no regional lymph node metastasis. M0: no clinical or radiographic evidence of distant metastasis. (ajcc 6th and 7th eds.)
  • Stage 0: tis: carcinoma in situ; n0: no regional lymph node metastasis; m0: no distant metastasis. (based on ajcc cancer staging)
232 Includes
  • pigment cells
232 Excludes
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