What does ICD-10 code D03 mean?

ICD-10 code D03 is the standardized code used for melanoma in situ in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code D03 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code D03 when recording melanoma in situ in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code D03 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code D03: Melanoma in situ

Name: ICD-10 Code D03: Melanoma in situ
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:03:32.608Z

D03 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Melanoma in situ. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Neoplasms (C00-D49).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents melanoma in situ in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

2Neoplasms (C00-D49)

block

D00-D09In situ neoplasms

currentD00-D09

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

OncologistGeneral Physician

Sibling codes

D00Carcinoma in situ of oral cavity, esophagus and stomach D01Carcinoma in situ of other and unspecified digestive organs D02Carcinoma in situ of middle ear and respiratory system D04Carcinoma in situ of skin D05Carcinoma in situ of breast D06Carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri D07Carcinoma in situ of other and unspecified genital organs D09Carcinoma in situ of other and unspecified sites

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

D03

Replacement codes

D03.0 — Melanoma in situ of lipD03.4 — Melanoma in situ of scalp and neckD03.8 — Melanoma in situ of other sitesD03.9 — Melanoma in situ, unspecified

Common synonyms

Melanoma in situ

Frequently asked questions

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