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Melanocytic nevi
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2018 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D22
Melanocytic nevi
2016 2017 2018 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
- D22 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
- The 2018 edition of ICD-10-CM D22 became effective on October 1, 2017.
- This is the American ICD-10-CM version of D22 - other international versions of ICD-10 D22 may differ.
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- atypical nevus
- blue hairy pigmented nevus
- nevus NOS
The following code(s) above
D22 contain annotation back-references
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that may be applicable to
D22:
- A benign (not cancer) growth on the skin that is formed by a cluster of melanocytes (cells that make a substance called melanin, which gives color to skin and eyes). A mole is usually dark and may be raised from the skin.
- A circumscribed stable malformation of the skin and occasionally of the oral mucosa, which is not due to external causes and therefore presumed to be of hereditary origin.
- A neoplasm composed of melanocytes that usually appears as a dark spot on the skin.
- A nevus characterised by the presence of excessive pigment.
- A nevus containing melanin. The term is usually restricted to nevocytic nevi (round or oval collections of melanin-containing nevus cells occurring at the dermoepidermal junction of the skin or in the dermis proper) or moles, but may be applied to other pigmented nevi.
- A type of nevus (mole) that looks different from a common mole. A dysplastic nevus is often larger with borders that are not easy to see. Its color is usually uneven and can range from pink to dark brown. Parts of the mole may be raised above the skin surface. A dysplastic nevus may develop into malignant melanoma (a type of skin cancer).
- Circumscribed stable malformation of the skin and occasionally of the oral mucosa, which is not due to external causes.
- Moles are growths on the skin. They happen when cells in the skin, called melanocytes, grow in a cluster with tissue surrounding them. Moles are very common. Most people have between 10 and 40 moles. A person may develop new moles from time to time, usually until about age 40.moles are usually pink, tan or brown. They can be flat or raised. They are usually round or oval and no larger than a pencil eraser.about one out of every ten people has at least one unusual (or atypical) mole that looks different from an ordinary mole. The medical term for these unusual moles is dysplastic nevi. They may be more likely than ordinary moles to develop into melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Because of this, you should have a healthcare professional check your moles if they look unusual, grow larger, change in color or outline, or in any other way. nih: national cancer institute
- Nevus containing melanin; usually restricted to nevocytic nevi (round or oval collections of melanin-containing nevus cells occurring at the dermoepidermal junction of the skin or in the dermis proper) or moles, but may be applied to other pigmented nevi.
- Solitary or multiple, slightly raised, pigmented lesions with irregular borders, usually measuring more than 0.6cm in greatest dimension. Morphologically, there is melanocytic atypia and the differential diagnosis from melanoma may be difficult. Patients are at an increased risk for the development of melanoma.
Code History
- 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
- 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
- 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
Code annotations containing back-references to D22:
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Type 1 Excludes: I78.1, D18, D18, D23
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I78.1
Nevus, non-neoplastic
2016 2017 2018 Billable/Specific Code
Applicable To- Araneus nevus
- Senile nevus
- Spider nevus
- Stellar nevus
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D18
Hemangioma and lymphangioma, any site
2016 2017 2018 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
Type 1 Excludes- benign neoplasm of glomus jugulare (D35.6)
- blue or pigmented nevus (D22.-)
- nevus NOS (D22.-)
- vascular nevus (Q82.5)
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D18
Hemangioma and lymphangioma, any site
2016 2017 2018 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
Type 1 Excludes- benign neoplasm of glomus jugulare (D35.6)
- blue or pigmented nevus (D22.-)
- nevus NOS (D22.-)
- vascular nevus (Q82.5)
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D23
Other benign neoplasms of skin
2016 2017 2018 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
Includes- benign neoplasm of hair follicles
- benign neoplasm of sebaceous glands
- benign neoplasm of sweat glands
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Type 2 Excludes: I78.1, I78.1, I78.1, I78.1, Q82.5, Q82.5, Q82.5
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I78.1
Nevus, non-neoplastic
2016 2017 2018 Billable/Specific Code
Applicable To- Araneus nevus
- Senile nevus
- Spider nevus
- Stellar nevus
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I78.1
Nevus, non-neoplastic
2016 2017 2018 Billable/Specific Code
Applicable To- Araneus nevus
- Senile nevus
- Spider nevus
- Stellar nevus
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I78.1
Nevus, non-neoplastic
2016 2017 2018 Billable/Specific Code
Applicable To- Araneus nevus
- Senile nevus
- Spider nevus
- Stellar nevus
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I78.1
Nevus, non-neoplastic
2016 2017 2018 Billable/Specific Code
Applicable To- Araneus nevus
- Senile nevus
- Spider nevus
- Stellar nevus
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q82.5
Congenital non-neoplastic nevus
2016 2017 2018 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt
Applicable To- Birthmark NOS
- Flammeus Nevus
- Portwine Nevus
- Sanguineous Nevus
- Strawberry Nevus
- Vascular Nevus NOS
- Verrucous Nevus
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q82.5
Congenital non-neoplastic nevus
2016 2017 2018 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt
Applicable To- Birthmark NOS
- Flammeus Nevus
- Portwine Nevus
- Sanguineous Nevus
- Strawberry Nevus
- Vascular Nevus NOS
- Verrucous Nevus
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q82.5
Congenital non-neoplastic nevus
2016 2017 2018 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt
Applicable To- Birthmark NOS
- Flammeus Nevus
- Portwine Nevus
- Sanguineous Nevus
- Strawberry Nevus
- Vascular Nevus NOS
- Verrucous Nevus
ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To D22
D21.12 Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of left upper limb, including shoulder
D21.2 Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of lower limb, including hip
D21.20 Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of unspecified lower limb, including hip
D21.21 Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of right lower limb, including hip
D21.22 Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of left lower limb, including hip
D21.3 Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of thorax
D21.4 Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of abdomen
D21.5 Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of pelvis
D21.6 Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of trunk, unspecified
D21.9 Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue, unspecified
D22
Melanocytic nevi
D22.0 Melanocytic nevi of lip
D22.1 Melanocytic nevi of eyelid, including canthus
D22.10 Melanocytic nevi of unspecified eyelid, including canthus
D22.11 Melanocytic nevi of right eyelid, including canthus
D22.12 Melanocytic nevi of left eyelid, including canthus
D22.2 Melanocytic nevi of ear and external auricular canal
D22.20 Melanocytic nevi of unspecified ear and external auricular canal
D22.21 Melanocytic nevi of right ear and external auricular canal
D22.22 Melanocytic nevi of left ear and external auricular canal
D22.3 Melanocytic nevi of other and unspecified parts of face
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