ICD-10-CM Code D22.21 Melanocytic nevi of right ear and external auricular canal. D22.21 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of melanocytic nevi of right ear and external auricular canal. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
D22.20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Melanocytic nevi of unsp ear and external auricular canal
Fibrous papule of the nose Nevus of ota, acquired ICD-10-CM D22.39 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 606 Minor skin disorders with mcc
When a type 2 excludes note appears under a code it is acceptable to use both the code (I78.1) and the excluded code together. blue nevus ( ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D22 flammeus nevus ( ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q82.5 hairy nevus ( ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D22 melanocytic nevus ( ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D22
Listen to pronunciation. (KOM-pownd NEE-vus) A type of mole formed by groups of nevus cells found in the epidermis and dermis (the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin).
I78.11.
D22. 5 - Melanocytic nevi of trunk. ICD-10-CM.
D22.9D22. 9 - Melanocytic nevi, unspecified | ICD-10-CM.
I78. 1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
D22. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM D22.
Melanocytic nevi are benign neoplasms or hamartomas composed of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells that constitutively colonize the epidermis.
Atypical nevi, also known as dysplastic nevi, are benign acquired melanocytic neoplasms. Atypical nevi share some of the clinical features of melanoma, such as asymmetry, irregular borders, multiple colors, and diameter >5 mm (picture 1A). They occur sporadically or in a familial setting.
Intradermal melanocytic nevi are common, benign, pigmented skin tumors formed by proliferation of dermal melanocytes. A number of notable, uncommon changes may be observed in intradermal melanocytic nevi. In particular, their association with lymphatic invasion is an extremely rare phenomenon.
An acral nevus is a cutaneous condition of the palms, soles, fingers, or toes (peripheral body parts), characterized by a skin lesion that is usually macular or only slightly elevated, and may display a uniform brown or dark brown color, often with linear striations.
A abnormal, congenital formation or mark on the skin or neighboring mucosa that does not show neoplastic growth. [
icd10 - D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified.