D03.6 ICD-10-CM Code: Melanoma in situ of upper limb, including shoulder
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
D03.6Melanoma in situ of upper limb, including shoulder
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where D03.6 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
In situ neoplasms (D00-D09)
- 3
Category D03
Melanoma in situ
- 4
Code D03.6
Melanoma in situ of upper limb, including shoulder
More specific choices
Codes under D03.6
D03.6 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for D03.6.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for D03.6.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D03.6.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for D03.6.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for D03.6.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code D03.6 mean?
D03.6 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Melanoma in situ of upper limb, including shoulder.”
Is D03.6 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. D03.6 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is D03.6 located in ICD-10-CM?
D03.6 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within In situ neoplasms (D00-D09) (D00–D09), under category D03, Melanoma in situ.
What coding notes are listed for D03.6?
No inclusion terms are listed for D03.6 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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