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    ICD-10-CM Code For Melanocytic Nevi: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group D22 includes benign melanocytic nevi of the skin, specifying lesion location and characteristics for documentation and monitoring. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document encounters for evaluation, removal, surveillance, or treatment of benign moles and related benign pigmented lesions, capturing lesion location and clinical complexity. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM D22 group supports proper claim adjudication and complete clinical documentation for appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM D22: Melanocytic Nevi Overview

    The ICD-10-CM D22 group represents benign melanocytic nevi, commonly referred to as moles, affecting the skin and related integumentary structures. These diagnoses target melanocytic proliferations that are generally nonmalignant but require differentiation from malignant melanoma and other skin lesions. Accurate coding matters for reimbursement because precise site and lesion descriptions support correct claim adjudication and reflect clinical management.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when documenting encounters for evaluation, observation, removal, or routine surveillance of benign melanocytic nevi. Select the specific code that corresponds to the anatomical location and clinical scenario described in the medical record.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    20 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    D22.0Melanocytic nevi of lip
    D22.10Melanocytic nevi of unspecified eyelid, including canthus
    D22.111Melanocytic nevi of right upper eyelid, including canthus
    D22.112Melanocytic nevi of right lower eyelid, including canthus
    D22.121Melanocytic nevi of left upper eyelid, including canthus
    D22.122Melanocytic nevi of left lower eyelid, including canthus
    D22.20Melanocytic nevi of unspecified ear and external auricular canal
    D22.21Melanocytic nevi of right ear and external auricular canal
    D22.22Melanocytic nevi of left ear and external auricular canal
    D22.30Melanocytic nevi of unspecified part of face
    D22.39Melanocytic nevi of other parts of face
    D22.4Melanocytic nevi of scalp and neck
    D22.5Melanocytic nevi of trunk
    D22.60Melanocytic nevi of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder
    D22.61Melanocytic nevi of right upper limb, including shoulder
    D22.62Melanocytic nevi of left upper limb, including shoulder
    D22.70Melanocytic nevi of unspecified lower limb, including hip
    D22.71Melanocytic nevi of right lower limb, including hip
    D22.72Melanocytic nevi of left lower limb, including hip
    D22.9Melanocytic nevi, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    4 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    124Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent
    125Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC
    606Minor Skin Disorders with MCC
    607Minor Skin Disorders without MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • An adult patient presents to dermatology for evaluation of a single, long-standing pigmented skin lesion on the face that has been intermittently monitored for cosmetic change but shows no signs of malignancy; the clinician documents a benign melanocytic nevus of the face after visual exam and dermoscopy and schedules routine follow-up. Typical codes: D22.0
    • A pediatric patient is seen in primary care for multiple congenital nevi distributed across the trunk and extremities; the visit is for growth monitoring, parental counseling, and documentation of stable benign nevi without suspicious features, so a code describing multiple benign nevi of unspecified or specific sites on the trunk/extremities is assigned. Typical codes: D22.20, D22.21
    • An adult arrives at urgent care with a rapidly bleeding pigmented lesion on the scalp that previously was known as a stable nevus; after hemostasis and clinical assessment ruling out melanoma, the diagnosis recorded is a recently hemorrhaged benign melanocytic nevus of the scalp, noted as a complication requiring short-term wound care. Typical codes: D22.60, D22.61

    Related Codes

    D10-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-OF-MOUTH-AND-PHARYNX

    ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Mouth And Pharynx: Group Overview

    D11-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-MAJOR-SALIVARY-GLANDS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Major Salivary Glands: Group Overview

    D12-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-COLON-RECTUM-ANUS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Colon Rectum Anus And Anal Canal: Group Overview

    D13-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-OTHER-DIGESTIVE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Other And Ill-Defined Parts Of Digestive System: Group Overview

    D14-BENIGN-MIDDLE-EAR-AND-RESPIRATORY-NEOPLASMS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Middle Ear And Respiratory System: Group Overview

    D15-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-INTRATHORACIC-ORGANS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Other And Unspecified Intrathoracic Organs: Group Overview

    D16-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-OF-BONE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage: Group Overview

    D17-BENIGN-LIPOMATOUS-NEOPLASM

    ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Lipomatous Neoplasm: Group Overview

    D18-HEMANGIOMA-AND-LYMPHANGIOMA

    ICD-10-CM Code For Hemangioma And Lymphangioma, Any Site: Group Overview

    D19-BENIGN-MESOTHELIAL-NEOPLASMS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Mesothelial Tissue: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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