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D23.6

Non-billable

Oth benign neoplasm skin/ upper limb, including shoulder

Other benign neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

D10-D36

Parent Code

D23

Child Codes

3

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)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Child Codes (3)

D23.60

Oth benign neoplasm skin/ unsp upper limb, inc shoulder

BillableD23.61

Oth benign neoplasm skin/ right upper limb, inc shoulder

BillableD23.62

Oth benign neoplasm skin/ left upper limb, inc shoulder

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D23.6?

ICD-10-CM code D23.6 represents "Other benign neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is D23.6 a billable code?

No, D23.6 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 D23.6.

What chapter is D23.6 in?

D23.6 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D23.6?

D23.6 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 D23.6?

D23.6 has 3 child codes, including: D23.60 (Oth benign neoplasm skin/ unsp upper limb, inc shoulder), D23.61 (Oth benign neoplasm skin/ right upper limb, inc shoulder), D23.62 (Oth benign neoplasm skin/ left upper limb, inc shoulder).

What are the UMLS CUIs for D23.6?

D23.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496883. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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