D04.0
Billable

Carcinoma in situ of skin of lip

Billable / Specific Code

What is Carcinoma in situ of skin of lip?

ICD-10-CM D04.0 is the diagnosis code for Carcinoma in situ of skin of lip. This code falls under the section "In situ neoplasms" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for D04.0

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in D04.0. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • carcinoma in situ of vermilion border of lip (D00.01)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where D04.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeD04.0 — Carcinoma in situ of skin of lip
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is D04.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, D04.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does D04.0 mean?

D04.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Carcinoma in situ of skin of lip". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of D04.0?

The parent code of D04.0 is D04 ("Carcinoma in situ of skin"). D04.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is D04.0 in?

D04.0 is located in Section D00-D09 — "In situ neoplasms" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use D04.0?

Use D04.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Carcinoma in situ of skin of lip" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Carcinoma in situ of skin of lip?

The ICD-10-CM code for Carcinoma in situ of skin of lip is D04.0.

Can D04.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, D04.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is D04.0 in?

D04.0 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is D04.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, D04.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
D04.0
Carcinoma in situ of skin of lip
Billable / Specific Code
2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49)
D00-D09 — In situ neoplasms
2026 ICD-10-CM