D22.5

D22.5: Melanocytic nevi of trunk

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

D22.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for melanocytic nevi of trunk. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Inclusion terms

Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.

Melanocytic nevi of anal margin
Melanocytic nevi of anal skin
Melanocytic nevi of perianal skin
Melanocytic nevi of skin of breast

Other codes that can never be billed with D22.5

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

I78.1Nevus, non-neoplastic
D12.9Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canal

Risk adjustment

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

Medicare coverage

D22.5 is named in 14 Medicare coverage policies: 14 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

A56346Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
A56580Billing and Coding: Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax
A56658Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
A56695Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pump

Alphabetic index entries that lead here

Becker's›pigmented hairy nevus
Nevus›skin›abdominal wall
Nevus›skin›anus, anal
Nevus›skin›axilla, axillary fold
Nevus›skin›back
Nevus›skin›breast
Nevus›skin›buttock
Nevus›skin›chest wall
Nevus›skin›flank
Nevus›skin›gluteal region
Nevus›skin›groin
Nevus›skin›interscapular region

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.