D23.72 - Other benign neoplasm of skin of left lower limb, including hip

Version 2023

ICD-10:	D23.72
Short Description:	Oth benign neoplasm skin/ left lower limb, including hip
Long Description:	Other benign neoplasm of skin of left lower limb, including hip
Status:	Valid for Submission
Version:	ICD-10-CM 2023
Code Classification:	Neoplasms (C00–D48) Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36) Other benign neoplasms of skin (D23)

1. Approximate Synonyms
2. Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
3. Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping
4. Convert to ICD-9 Code
5. Table of Neoplasms
6. Patient Education
7. Related Codes Browser
8. Code History

D23.72 is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other benign neoplasm of skin of left lower limb, including hip. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference the parent code D23.7 of the current diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic nail [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb] toe [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower] ; Neoplasm, neoplastic skin NOS ankle [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower] ; Neoplasm, neoplastic skin NOS calf [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower] ; Neoplasm, neoplastic skin NOS foot [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower] ; Neoplasm, neoplastic skin NOS heel [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower] ; Neoplasm, neoplastic skin NOS hip [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower] ; Neoplasm, neoplastic skin NOS knee [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower] ; etc

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Benign fibrohistiocytic neoplasm of soft tissue of limb
Benign fibrohistiocytic neoplasm of soft tissue of limb
Benign neoplasm of skin of left lower limb
Benign neoplasm of skin of left lower limb
Benign neoplasm of skin of left lower limb
Benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb
Benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb
Bilateral benign neoplasm of skin of lower limbs
Bilateral dermatofibroma of lower limbs
Bilateral dysplastic nevus of skin of lower limbs
Dermatofibroma of left lower limb
Dermatofibroma of left lower limb
Dermatofibroma of right lower limb
Dysplastic nevus of skin of left lower limb
Dysplastic nevus of skin of right lower limb
Epidermal nevus of skin of left lower limb
Melanocytic nevus of left lower limb
Melanocytic nevus of lower limb
Melanocytic nevus of right lower limb

Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping

The is diagnosis code is grouped in the following groups for version MS-DRG V40.0 What are Diagnostic Related Groups?
The Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a patient classification scheme which provides a means of relating the type of patients a hospital treats. The DRGs divides all possible principal diagnoses into mutually exclusive principal diagnosis areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). applicable from 10/01/2022 through 09/30/2023.

MS-DRG	MS-DRG Title	MCD	Relative Weight
606	MINOR SKIN DISORDERS WITH MCC	09	1.5349
607	MINOR SKIN DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC	09	0.8482

The relative weight of a diagnostic related group determines the reimbursement rate based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.

Convert to ICD-9 Code

Source ICD-10 Code		Target ICD-9 Code
D23.72		216.7 - Benign neo skin leg
Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Table of Neoplasms

The parent code D23.7 of the current diagnosis code is referenced in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.

Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.

Neoplasm, neoplastic	Malignant Primary	Malignant Secondary	CaInSitu	Benign	Uncertain Behavior	Unspecified Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »nail [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb] »toe [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »skin NOS »ankle [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »skin NOS »calf [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »skin NOS »foot [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »skin NOS »heel [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »skin NOS »hip [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »skin NOS »knee [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »skin NOS »leg [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »skin NOS »limb NEC »lower	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »skin NOS »plantar [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »skin NOS »popliteal fossa or space [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »skin NOS »sole (foot) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »skin NOS »thigh [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »skin NOS »toe [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]	C44.70	C79.2	D04.7	D23.7	D48.5	D49.2

Patient Education

Benign Tumors

Tumors are abnormal growths in your body. They can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in one place. They cannot spread or invade other parts of your body. Even so, they can be dangerous if they press on vital organs, such as your brain.

Tumors are made up of extra cells. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as your body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this process goes wrong. New cells form when your body does not need them, and old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells can divide without stopping and may form tumor.

Treatment often involves surgery. Benign tumors usually don't grow back.

NIH: National Cancer Institute

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Related Codes Browser

ICD Code	Description	Valid for Submission
D23	Other benign neoplasms of skin	NON-BILLABLE CODE
D23.0	Other benign neoplasm of skin of lip	BILLABLE CODE
D23.1	Other benign neoplasm of skin of eyelid, including canthus	NON-BILLABLE CODE
D23.10	Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified eyelid, including canthus	BILLABLE CODE
D23.11	Other benign neoplasm of skin of right eyelid, including canthus	NON-BILLABLE CODE
D23.111	Other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper eyelid, including canthus	BILLABLE CODE
D23.112	Other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower eyelid, including canthus	BILLABLE CODE
D23.12	Other benign neoplasm of skin of left eyelid, including canthus	NON-BILLABLE CODE
D23.121	Other benign neoplasm of skin of left upper eyelid, including canthus	BILLABLE CODE
D23.122	Other benign neoplasm of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthus	BILLABLE CODE
D23.2	Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal	NON-BILLABLE CODE
D23.20	Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified ear and external auricular canal	BILLABLE CODE
D23.21	Other benign neoplasm of skin of right ear and external auricular canal	BILLABLE CODE
D23.22	Other benign neoplasm of skin of left ear and external auricular canal	BILLABLE CODE
D23.3	Other benign neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of face	NON-BILLABLE CODE
D23.30	Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified part of face	BILLABLE CODE
D23.39	Other benign neoplasm of skin of other parts of face	BILLABLE CODE
D23.4	Other benign neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck	BILLABLE CODE
D23.5	Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk	BILLABLE CODE
D23.6	Other benign neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder	NON-BILLABLE CODE
D23.60	Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder	BILLABLE CODE
D23.61	Other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder	BILLABLE CODE
D23.62	Other benign neoplasm of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder	BILLABLE CODE
D23.7	Other benign neoplasm of skin of lower limb, including hip	NON-BILLABLE CODE
D23.70	Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified lower limb, including hip	BILLABLE CODE
D23.71	Other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip	BILLABLE CODE
D23.9	Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified	BILLABLE CODE

Code History

FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

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