C4A.1

Non-billable

Merkel cell carcinoma of eyelid, including canthus

C4A.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Merkel cell carcinoma of eyelid, including canthus. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C4A.10 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
C4A
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

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No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C4A.1?
C4A.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Merkel cell carcinoma of eyelid, including canthus". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C4A.1 a billable code?
No — C4A.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C4A.10) for billing.
What are the subcodes of C4A.1?
C4A.1 has 3 more specific child codes, including C4A.10, C4A.11, C4A.12.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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