2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D22Melanocytic nevi

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›D10-D36›D22

ICD-10-CM D22
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

D22 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for melanocytic nevi, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as D22.0, D22.10, D22.111, and D22.112.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
D22
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Melanocytic nevi
Chapter
D10-D36
Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionD10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
CategoryD22Melanocytic nevi
This CodeD22Melanocytic nevi

Specific Coding for Melanocytic neviOverview

Non-specific codes like D22 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use D22.0 for Melanocytic nevi of lip

  • D22.1 for Melanocytic nevi of eyelid, including canthus

  • Use D22.10 for Melanocytic nevi of unspecified eyelid, including canthus

  • D22.11 for Melanocytic nevi of right eyelid, including canthus

  • D22.12 for Melanocytic nevi of left eyelid, including canthus

  • D22.2 for Melanocytic nevi of ear and external auricular canal

  • Use D22.20 for Melanocytic nevi of unspecified ear and external auricular canal

  • Use D22.21 for Melanocytic nevi of right ear and external auricular canal

  • Use D22.22 for Melanocytic nevi of left ear and external auricular canal

  • D22.3 for Melanocytic nevi of other and unspecified parts of face

  • Use D22.30 for Melanocytic nevi of unspecified part of face

  • Use D22.39 for Melanocytic nevi of other parts of face

  • Use D22.4 for Melanocytic nevi of scalp and neck

  • Use D22.5 for Melanocytic nevi of trunk

  • D22.6 for Melanocytic nevi of upper limb, including shoulder

  • Use D22.60 for Melanocytic nevi of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder

  • Use D22.61 for Melanocytic nevi of right upper limb, including shoulder

  • Use D22.62 for Melanocytic nevi of left upper limb, including shoulder

  • D22.7 for Melanocytic nevi of lower limb, including hip

  • Use D22.70 for Melanocytic nevi of unspecified lower limb, including hip

  • Use D22.71 for Melanocytic nevi of right lower limb, including hip

  • Use D22.72 for Melanocytic nevi of left lower limb, including hip

  • Use D22.9 for Melanocytic nevi, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Includes

  • atypical nevus
  • blue hairy pigmented nevus
  • nevus NOS

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About D22Overview

Is D22 (Melanocytic nevi) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for melanocytic nevi, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for melanocytic nevi need a more specific code from this category, such as D22.0, D22.10, and D22.111.