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D22.39

D22.39: Melanocytic nevi of other parts of face

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

D22.39 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for melanocytic nevi of other parts of face. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Other codes that can never be billed with D22.39

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

  • D14.0Benign neoplasm of middle ear, nasal cavity and accessory sinuses
  • I78.1Nevus, non-neoplastic

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

D22.39 is named in 24 Medicare coverage policies: 24 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A56346Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
  • A56439Billing and Coding: Blepharoplasty
  • A56464Billing and Coding: Flow Cytometry
  • A56503Billing and Coding: Blepharoplasty, Eyelid Surgery, and Brow Lift

Alphabetic index entries that lead here

  • Papule›fibrous, of nose
  • Nevus›skin›ala nasi
  • Nevus›skin›brow
  • Nevus›skin›cheek(external)
  • Nevus›skin›chin
  • Nevus›skin›eyebrow
  • Nevus›skin›forehead
  • Nevus›skin›jaw
  • Nevus›skin›nasolabial groove
  • Nevus›skin›nose(external)
  • Nevus›skin›temple
  • Nevus›skin›face›specified NEC

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under D22.3

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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