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ICD-10 Code D23.5: Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Neoplasms (C00-D49).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
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.
Code hierarchy
chapter
2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
block
D10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
category
D23Other benign neoplasms of skin
currentD23
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Other benign neoplasm of anal margin
- Other benign neoplasm of anal skin
- Other benign neoplasm of perianal skin
- Other benign neoplasm of skin of breast
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- benign neoplasm of anus NOS (D12.9)
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
OncologistGeneral PhysicianDermatologist
Related codes
D23.0Other benign neoplasm of skin of lipcodeD23.1Other benign neoplasm of skin of eyelid, including canthuscategoryD23.2Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canalcategoryD23.3Other benign neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of facecategoryD23.4Other benign neoplasm of skin of scalp and neckcodeD23.6Other benign neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shouldercategoryD23.7Other benign neoplasm of skin of lower limb, including hipcategoryD23.9Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecifiedcode
Sibling codes
D23.0Other benign neoplasm of skin of lipbillableD23.1Other benign neoplasm of skin of eyelid, including canthusD23.2Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canalD23.3Other benign neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of faceD23.4Other benign neoplasm of skin of scalp and neckbillableD23.6Other benign neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulderD23.7Other benign neoplasm of skin of lower limb, including hipD23.9Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecifiedbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 17111high
DESTRUCTION (EG, LASER SURGERY, ELECTROSURGERY, CRYOSURGERY, CHEMOSURGERY, SURGICAL CURETTEMENT), OF BENIGN LESIONS OTHER THAN SKIN TAGS OR CUTANEOUS VASCULAR PROLIFERATIVE LESIONS; 15 OR MORE LESIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 17110high
DESTRUCTION (EG, LASER SURGERY, ELECTROSURGERY, CRYOSURGERY, CHEMOSURGERY, SURGICAL CURETTEMENT), OF BENIGN LESIONS OTHER THAN SKIN TAGS OR CUTANEOUS VASCULAR PROLIFERATIVE LESIONS; UP TO 14 LESIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 11420high
EXCISION, BENIGN LESION INCLUDING MARGINS, EXCEPT SKIN TAG (UNLESS LISTED ELSEWHERE), SCALP, NECK, HANDS, FEET, GENITALIA; EXCISED DIAMETER 0.5 CM OR LESS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 11421high
EXCISION, BENIGN LESION INCLUDING MARGINS, EXCEPT SKIN TAG (UNLESS LISTED ELSEWHERE), SCALP, NECK, HANDS, FEET, GENITALIA; EXCISED DIAMETER 0.6 TO 1.0 CM
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 11422high
EXCISION, BENIGN LESION INCLUDING MARGINS, EXCEPT SKIN TAG (UNLESS LISTED ELSEWHERE), SCALP, NECK, HANDS, FEET, GENITALIA; EXCISED DIAMETER 1.1 TO 2.0 CM
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 11423high
EXCISION, BENIGN LESION INCLUDING MARGINS, EXCEPT SKIN TAG (UNLESS LISTED ELSEWHERE), SCALP, NECK, HANDS, FEET, GENITALIA; EXCISED DIAMETER 2.1 TO 3.0 CM
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 92288009high
Benign neoplasm of perianal skin
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92344000high
Benign neoplasm of skin of abdomen
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92347007high
Benign neoplasm of skin of axilla
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92348002high
Benign neoplasm of skin of back
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 15951221000119104high
Benign neoplasm of skin of bilateral breasts
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92349005high
Benign neoplasm of skin of breast
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D23.5
Common synonyms
Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
Frequently asked questions
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