D22.9 — Melanocytic nevi, unspecified
D22.9

What this code means
Melanocytic naevi are ordinary moles: benign clusters of pigment cells in the skin.
Also called: moles, melanocytic nevi, naevi.
When this code is used
Used for melanocytic naevi when the site is not specified.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code D22.9 belongs to Chapter 2: Neoplasms, which covers codes C00–D49 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code D22.9?
D22.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Melanocytic nevi, unspecified”. Melanocytic naevi are ordinary moles: benign clusters of pigment cells in the skin.
When is code D22.9 used?
Used for melanocytic naevi when the site is not specified. It belongs to Chapter 2 of ICD-10-CM (Neoplasms).
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