D04
Non-Billable

Carcinoma in situ of skin

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Carcinoma in situ of skin?

ICD-10-CM D04 is the diagnosis code for Carcinoma in situ of skin. This code falls under the section "In situ neoplasms" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for D04

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as D04. They are mutually exclusive:

  • erythroplasia of Queyrat (penis) NOS (D07.4)
  • melanoma in situ (D03.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

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

Current CodeD04 — Carcinoma in situ of skin
Sub-Codes 10 entries
D04.0Carcinoma in situ of skin of lipBillableD04.1Carcinoma in situ of skin of eyelid, including canthusNon-BillableD04.10Carcinoma in situ of skin of unspecified eyelid, including canthusBillableD04.11Carcinoma in situ of skin of right eyelid, including canthusNon-BillableD04.111Carcinoma in situ of skin of right upper eyelid, including canthusBillableD04.112Carcinoma in situ of skin of right lower eyelid, including canthusBillableD04.12Carcinoma in situ of skin of left eyelid, including canthusNon-BillableD04.121Carcinoma in situ of skin of left upper eyelid, including canthusBillableD04.122Carcinoma in situ of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthusBillableD04.2Carcinoma in situ of skin of ear and external auricular canalNon-BillableD04.20Carcinoma in situ of skin of unspecified ear and external auricular canalBillableD04.21Carcinoma in situ of skin of right ear and external auricular canalBillableD04.22Carcinoma in situ of skin of left ear and external auricular canalBillableD04.3Carcinoma in situ of skin of other and unspecified parts of faceNon-BillableD04.30Carcinoma in situ of skin of unspecified part of faceBillableD04.39Carcinoma in situ of skin of other parts of faceBillableD04.4Carcinoma in situ of skin of scalp and neckBillableD04.5Carcinoma in situ of skin of trunkBillableD04.6Carcinoma in situ of skin of upper limb, including shoulderNon-BillableD04.60Carcinoma in situ of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulderBillableD04.61Carcinoma in situ of skin of right upper limb, including shoulderBillableD04.62Carcinoma in situ of skin of left upper limb, including shoulderBillableD04.7Carcinoma in situ of skin of lower limb, including hipNon-BillableD04.70Carcinoma in situ of skin of unspecified lower limb, including hipBillableD04.71Carcinoma in situ of skin of right lower limb, including hipBillableD04.72Carcinoma in situ of skin of left lower limb, including hipBillableD04.8Carcinoma in situ of skin of other sitesBillableD04.9Carcinoma in situ of skin, unspecifiedBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is D04 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, D04 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does D04 mean?

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

What section is D04 in?

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

What are the sub-codes of D04?

D04 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: D04.0, D04.1, D04.2, D04.3, D04.4 and more.

When should I use D04?

Use D04 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Carcinoma in situ of skin" 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?

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

Can D04 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, D04 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is D04 in?

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

What conditions are excluded from D04?

Type 1 Excludes for D04 include: erythroplasia of Queyrat (penis) NOS (D07.4); melanoma in situ (D03.-).

Is D04 valid for 2026?

Yes, D04 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
Carcinoma in situ of skin
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49)
D00-D09 — In situ neoplasms
2026 ICD-10-CM