D23.21
BillableOth benign neoplasm skin/ right ear and external auric canal
Other benign neoplasm of skin of right 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 bilateral ears15937781000119104
- Benign neoplasm of skin of both ears15937781000119104
- Bilateral benign neoplasm of skin of ears15937781000119104
- Benign neoplasm of skin of left ear1079341000119105
- Benign neoplasm of skin of right ear1079381000119100
- Bilateral dermatofibroma of skin of ears15937821000119109
- Dermatofibroma of skin of bilateral ears15937821000119109
- Dermatofibroma of skin of both ears15937821000119109
- Dermatofibroma of skin of left ear1079741000119106
- Dermatofibroma of skin of right ear1079781000119101
- Epidermal naevus of skin of right ear1079961000119108
- Epidermal nevus of skin of right ear1079961000119108
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth benign neoplasm skin/ right ear and external auric canal?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth benign neoplasm skin/ right ear and external auric canal is D23.21. The full clinical description is "Other benign neoplasm of skin of right ear and external auricular canal". D23.21 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code D23.21 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D23.21 represents "Other benign neoplasm of skin of right 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 D23.21 a billable code?
Yes, D23.21 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is D23.21 in?
D23.21 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D23.21?
D23.21 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 D23.21 map to?
D23.21 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 15937781000119104, 1079341000119105, 1079381000119100, 15937821000119109, 1079741000119106, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D23.21?
D23.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865480. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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