2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D23.61Other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›D10-D36›D23

ICD-10-CM D23.61
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

D23.61 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Benign neoplasms.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
D23.61
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder
Short Description
Oth benign neoplasm skin/ right upper limb, inc shoulder
Parent Code
D23.6
Other benign neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionD10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
CategoryD23Other benign neoplasms of skin
This CodeD23.61Other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

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

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NEO073
Benign neoplasms
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Table of NeoplasmsClinical

Anatomical sites in the Table of Neoplasms that reference this code family.

SiteMalig.
Primary		Malig.
Secondary		Ca
in situ		BenignUncertainUnspec.
nail [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb] › finger [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › antecubital space [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › arm [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › elbow [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › finger [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › forearm [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › hand [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › limb NEC › upperC44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › palm [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › shoulder [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › thumb [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › wrist [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Convert D23.61 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
216.6 Benign neo skin arm
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 D23.61Overview

Is D23.61 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does D23.61 group to?

When other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 606, 607, with relative weights from 0.9064 to 1.5132 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of D23.61?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder converts to ICD-9-CM 216.6 (benign neo skin arm). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.