C43.5 vs C63.2
C43.5 (Malignant melanoma of trunk) compared with C63.2 (Malignant neoplasm of scrotum), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. C43.5 carries an Excludes2 note covering C63.2: “malignant neoplasm of scrotum (C63.2)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. C43.5 carries an Excludes2 note covering C63.2: “malignant melanoma of skin of genital organs (C51-C52, C60.-, C63.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| C43.5Malignant melanoma of trunk | C63.2Malignant neoplasm of scrotum | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) |
| Definition | Malignant melanoma of trunk is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (C43.5). | Malignant neoplasm of scrotum is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (C63.2). |
| Includes | — | malignant neoplasm of skin of male genital organs Malignant neoplasm of skin of scrotum |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources