ICD-10-CM Code for Merkel cell carcinoma of lip C4A.0

ICD-10 code C4A.0 for Merkel cell carcinoma of lip is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

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Merkel cell carcinoma of lip

Excludes1: malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lip (C00.0-C00.2)

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