D22.9 — Melanocytic nevi, unspecified

D22.9

ICD-10 Chapter 2: Neoplasms — illustrative image
Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00–D49) — illustrative image

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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