D23.20
BillableOth benign neoplasm skin/ unsp ear and external auric canal
Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified ear and external auricular canal
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Benign neoplasm of skin of ear92354001
- Benign neoplasm of skin of auricle189057002
- Benign neoplasm of skin of external auditory canal189058007
- Benign neoplasm of skin of external auditory meatus189058007
- Benign skin tumor with apocrine differentiation254724000
- Benign skin tumour with apocrine differentiation254724000
- Benign neoplasm of ear, nose, and/or throat255156006
- Benign tumor of ear, nose and throat255156006
- Benign tumour of ear, nose and throat255156006
- Benign neoplasm of external ear277157002
- Benign tumor of external ear277157002
- Benign tumour of external ear277157002
- Ceruminous adenoma403945001
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth benign neoplasm skin/ unsp ear and external auric canal?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth benign neoplasm skin/ unsp ear and external auric canal is D23.20. The full clinical description is "Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified ear and external auricular canal". D23.20 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code D23.20 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D23.20 represents "Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified ear and external auricular canal". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is D23.20 a billable code?
Yes, D23.20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is D23.20 in?
D23.20 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D23.20?
D23.20 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: benign lipomatous neoplasms of skin (D17.0-D17.3).
What SNOMED CT codes does D23.20 map to?
D23.20 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 255156006, 277157002, 189057002, 92354001, 189058007, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D23.20?
D23.20 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865479. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.