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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 173.2
Other malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auditory canal
  • Short description: MALIG NEO SKIN EAR.
  • ICD-9-CM 173.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 173.2 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).
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173.2 Excludes
Applies To
  • Auricle (ear)
  • Auricular canal, external
  • External meatus
  • Pinna
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 173.2:
  • Adenocarcinoma (M8140/3) - see also Neoplasm, by site, malignant
    • ceruminous (M8420/3) 173.2
  • Carcinoma (M8010/3) - see also Neoplasm, by site, malignant
    • ceruminous (M8420/3) 173.2
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