C4A.70 — Merkel cell carcinoma of unspecified lower limb, including hip
Is C4A.70 billable?
Yes, but C4A.70 is an unspecified code. C4A.70 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, C4A.70 is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting C4A.70 — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
C4A.70 at a glance
| Code | C4A.70 |
|---|---|
| Description | Merkel cell carcinoma of unspecified lower limb, including hip |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Which MS-DRGs does C4A.70 group to?
C4A.70 sits in MDC 09 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 595Major Skin Disorders with MCCmedical
- 596Major Skin Disorders without MCCmedical
How is C4A.70 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under C4A.7, the nearest indexed parent of C4A.70. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Carcinoma › Merkel cell › hip (malignant)
- Carcinoma › Merkel cell › lower limb, including hip (malignant)
How long has C4A.70 existed?
C4A.70 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.