Basal cell carcinoma advances by direct expansion and destroys normal tissue. SYNONYMS BCC ICD-9CM CODES 179.9 Basal cell carcinoma, site unspecified 173.3 Basal cell carcinoma, face 173.4 Basal cell carcinoma, neck, scalp 173.5 Basal cell carcinoma, trunk 173.6 Basal cell carcinoma of the limb ...