U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

D23

Other benign neoplasms of skin

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where D23 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 2

    Neoplasms (C00-D49)

  2. 2

    Section

    Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)

  3. 3

    Category D23

    Other benign neoplasms of skin

  4. 4

    Code D23

    Other benign neoplasms of skin

More specific choices

Codes under D23

D23 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

D23.0

Other benign neoplasm of skin of lip

D23.1

Other benign neoplasm of skin of eyelid, including canthus

D23.2

Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal

D23.3

Other benign neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of face

D23.4

Other benign neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck

D23.5

Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk

D23.6

Other benign neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder

D23.7

Other benign neoplasm of skin of lower limb, including hip

D23.9

Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes 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.-)

Transparency

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

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.-).

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