Melanocytic nevi (D22) ICD-10-CM
The D22 code range covers melanocytic nevi with 28 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 20 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- atypical nevus
- blue hairy pigmented nevus
- nevus NOS
Codes in the D22 Range 28 codes · 20 billable
- D22 Melanocytic neviNon-billable
- D22.0 Melanocytic nevi of lip
- D22.1 Melanocytic nevi of eyelid, including canthusNon-billable
- D22.10 Melanocytic nevi of unspecified eyelid, including canthus
- D22.11 Melanocytic nevi of right eyelid, including canthusNon-billable
- D22.111 Melanocytic nevi of right upper eyelid, including canthus
- D22.112 Melanocytic nevi of right lower eyelid, including canthus
- D22.12 Melanocytic nevi of left eyelid, including canthusNon-billable
- D22.121 Melanocytic nevi of left upper eyelid, including canthus
- D22.122 Melanocytic nevi of left lower eyelid, including canthus
- D22.2 Melanocytic nevi of ear and external auricular canalNon-billable
- D22.20 Melanocytic nevi of unspecified ear and external auricular canal
- D22.21 Melanocytic nevi of right ear and external auricular canal
- D22.22 Melanocytic nevi of left ear and external auricular canal
- D22.3 Melanocytic nevi of other and unspecified parts of faceNon-billable
- D22.30 Melanocytic nevi of unspecified part of face
- D22.39 Melanocytic nevi of other parts of face
- D22.4 Melanocytic nevi of scalp and neck
- D22.5 Melanocytic nevi of trunk
- D22.6 Melanocytic nevi of upper limb, including shoulderNon-billable
- D22.60 Melanocytic nevi of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder
- D22.61 Melanocytic nevi of right upper limb, including shoulder
- D22.62 Melanocytic nevi of left upper limb, including shoulder
- D22.7 Melanocytic nevi of lower limb, including hipNon-billable
- D22.70 Melanocytic nevi of unspecified lower limb, including hip
- D22.71 Melanocytic nevi of right lower limb, including hip
- D22.72 Melanocytic nevi of left lower limb, including hip
- D22.9 Melanocytic nevi, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the D22 range.
Nevus, Pigmented
A nevus containing melanin. The term is usually restricted to nevocytic nevi (round or oval collections of melanin-containing nevus cells occurring at the dermoepidermal junction of the skin or in the dermis proper) or moles, but may be applied to other pigmented nevi.
About the D22 Code Range
A pigmented nevus contains melanin and may be called a mole. Melanocytic nevi appear here within the benign neoplasm group.
The subdivisions of D22 separate nevi by location: lip, eyelid, ear and external ear canal, other facial sites, scalp and neck, trunk, upper limb, or lower limb. Eyelid codes distinguish right, left, or unspecified eyelid, then upper from lower eyelid on each named side. Ear and limb codes distinguish right, left, or unspecified side. Facial codes distinguish other from unspecified parts of the face. D22.9 does not specify a location.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the D22 range?
Of the 28 codes in this range, 20 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the D22 range classify?
The range classifies melanocytic nevi. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
