C43.6
Non-billableMalignant melanoma of upper limb, including shoulder
C43.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant melanoma of upper limb, including shoulder. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C43.60 for billing.
C00-D49 Neoplasms
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHMelanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer . Often the first sign of melanoma is a change in the size, shape, color, or feel of a mole. Most melanomas have a black or black-blue area. Melanoma may also appear as a new mole. It may be black, abnormal, or "ugly looking." Thinking of "ABCDE" can help you remember what to watch for: Asymmetry - the shape of one half does not match the other Border - the edges are…
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Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Hydroquinone, Homosalate, Octisalate, and Zinc Oxide›
- Hydroquinone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Zinc Oxide›
- AtezolizumabProgrammed Death Receptor-1 Blocking Antibody [EPC]›
- Atezolizumab and Hyaluronidase-tqjsProgrammed Death Receptor-1 Blocking Antibody [EPC]›
- Binimetinib›
- DacarbazineAlkylating Drug [EPC]›
- Encorafenib›
- Herpesvirus 1, Human›
- Hydroquinone, Octisalate and Zinc Oxide›
- Hydroquinone, Titanium Dioxide, and Zinc Oxide›
- IpilimumabCTLA-4-directed Blocking Antibody [EPC]›
- Nivolumab and Hyaluronidase-nvhyEndoglycosidase [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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