2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D23.71Other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›D10-D36›D23

ICD-10-CM D23.71
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

D23.71 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) 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
D23.71
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip
Short Description
Oth benign neoplasm skin/ right lower limb, including hip
Parent Code
D23.7
Other benign neoplasm of skin of lower limb, including hip

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionD10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
CategoryD23Other benign neoplasms of skin
This CodeD23.71Other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip

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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to D23.71: its own notes plus those printed at D23 and Chapter 2. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From D23 Other benign neoplasms of skin applies to 20 codes
  • benign neoplasm of hair follicles
  • benign neoplasm of sebaceous glands
  • benign neoplasm of sweat glands

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From D23 Other benign neoplasms of skin applies to 20 codes

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From D23 Other benign neoplasms of skin applies to 20 codes

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 2 (C00-D49) Neoplasms applies to 1,730 codes
  • Functional activity
  • All neoplasms are classified in this chapter, whether they are functionally active or not. An additional code from Chapter 4 may be used, to identify functional activity associated with any neoplasm.
  • Morphology [Histology]
  • Chapter 2 classifies neoplasms primarily by site (topography), with broad groupings for behavior, malignant, in situ, benign, etc. The Table of Neoplasms should be used to identify the correct topography code. In a few cases, such as for malignant melanoma and certain neuroendocrine tumors, the morphology (histologic type) is included in the category and codes.
  • Primary malignant neoplasms overlapping site boundaries
  • A primary malignant neoplasm that overlaps two or more contiguous (next to each other) sites should be classified to the subcategory/code .8 ('overlapping lesion'), unless the combination is specifically indexed elsewhere. For multiple neoplasms of the same site that are not contiguous, such as tumors in different quadrants of the same breast, codes for each site should be assigned.
  • Malignant neoplasm of ectopic tissue
  • Malignant neoplasms of ectopic tissue are to be coded to the site mentioned, e.g., ectopic pancreatic malignant neoplasms are coded to pancreas, unspecified (C25.9).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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] › toe [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › ankle [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › calf [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › foot [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › heel [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › hip [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › knee [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › leg [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › limb NEC › lowerC44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › plantar [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › popliteal fossa or space [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › sole (foot) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › thigh [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
skin NOS › toe [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2

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 D23.71 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
216.7 Benign neo skin leg
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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About D23.71Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip?

The ICD-10-CM code for other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip is D23.71 (sometimes written as D2371). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is D23.71 (Other benign neoplasm of skin of lower limb, including hip) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does D23.71 group to?

When other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 607, 606, with relative weights from 0.8772 to 1.5721 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of D23.71?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip converts to ICD-9-CM 216.7 (benign neo skin leg). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.