D23 ICD-10-CM Code: Other benign neoplasms of skin
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
D23Other benign neoplasms of skin
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where D23 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)
- 3
Category D23
Other benign neoplasms of skin
- 4
Code D23
Other benign neoplasms of skin
Codes under D23
D23 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
D23.0Other benign neoplasm of skin of lipD23.1Other benign neoplasm of skin of eyelid, including canthusD23.2Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canalD23.3Other benign neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of faceD23.4Other benign neoplasm of skin of scalp and neckD23.5Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunkD23.6Other benign neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulderD23.7Other benign neoplasm of skin of lower limb, including hipD23.9Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for D23.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for D23.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D23.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- benign lipomatous neoplasms of skin (D17.0-D17.3)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- melanocytic nevi (D22.-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code D23 mean?
D23 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other benign neoplasms of skin.”
Is D23 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. D23 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 D23 located in ICD-10-CM?
D23 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36) (D10–D36), under category D23, Other benign neoplasms of skin.
What coding notes are listed for D23?
No inclusion terms are listed for D23 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: benign lipomatous neoplasms of skin (D17.0-D17.3). Excludes2 notes: melanocytic nevi (D22.-).