D23.2
Non-billableOth benign neoplasm skin/ ear and external auricular canal
Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- benign neoplasm of hair follicles
- benign neoplasm of sebaceous glands
- benign neoplasm of sweat glands
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- benign lipomatous neoplasms of skin (D17.0-D17.3)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth benign neoplasm skin/ ear and external auricular canal?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth benign neoplasm skin/ ear and external auricular canal is D23.2. The full clinical description is "Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal". D23.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code D23.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D23.2 represents "Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is D23.2 a billable code?
No, D23.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under D23.2.
What chapter is D23.2 in?
D23.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D23.2?
D23.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: benign lipomatous neoplasms of skin (D17.0-D17.3).
What are the subcategories under D23.2?
D23.2 has 3 child codes, including: D23.20 (Oth benign neoplasm skin/ unsp ear and external auric canal), D23.21 (Oth benign neoplasm skin/ right ear and external auric canal), D23.22 (Oth benign neoplasm skin/ left ear and external auric canal).
What are the UMLS CUIs for D23.2?
D23.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496879. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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