Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for moles includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Moles
Use ICD-10 code D22.5 for melanocytic nevi of trunk, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Excision of benign lesion, trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Use for excision procedures related to benign nevi on the trunk.
Punch biopsy of skin, including simple closure, when performed; single lesion
Use for biopsy procedures to confirm diagnosis.
The ICD-10 code for moles, specifically melanocytic nevi, varies by location. For example, D22.5 is used for moles on the trunk.
For a nevus on the back, use ICD-10 code D22.5, which specifies melanocytic nevi of the trunk.