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ICD-10 Code D22.3: Melanocytic nevi of other and unspecified parts of face

D22.3 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Melanocytic nevi of other and unspecified parts of face. 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).

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 melanocytic nevi of other and unspecified parts of face 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
D10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
category
D22Melanocytic nevi
currentD22

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

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
D22.3
Replacement codes
D22.30 — Melanocytic nevi of unspecified part of faceD22.39 — Melanocytic nevi of other parts of face

Common synonyms

Melanocytic nevi of other and unspecified parts of faceMelanocytic nevi of other and parts of face

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeD22.3
SystemICD10
Display nameMelanocytic nevi of other and unspecified parts of face
ChapterNeoplasms (C00-D49)
BlockBenign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

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