D22.6
Non-billableMelanocytic nevi of upper limb, including shoulder
Melanocytic nevi 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
Chapter
2: NeoplasmsBlock
D10-D36
Parent Code
D22Child Codes
3
ICD-11 Mapping
1 equivalentCoding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- atypical nevus
- blue hairy pigmented nevus
- nevus NOS
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
D22.0Melanocytic nevi of lip
D22.1Melanocytic nevi of eyelid, including canthus
D22.2Melanocytic nevi of ear and external auricular canal
D22.3Melanocytic nevi of other and unspecified parts of face
D22.4Melanocytic nevi of scalp and neck
D22.5Melanocytic nevi of trunk
D22.7Melanocytic nevi of lower limb, including hip
D22.9Melanocytic nevi, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for melanocytic nevi of upper limb, including shoulder?
The ICD-10-CM code for melanocytic nevi of upper limb, including shoulder is D22.6. The full clinical description is "Melanocytic nevi of upper limb, including shoulder". D22.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code D22.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D22.6 represents “Melanocytic nevi of upper limb, including shoulder”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is D22.6 a billable code?
No, D22.6 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 D22.6.
What chapter is D22.6 in?
D22.6 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What are the subcategories under D22.6?
D22.6 has 3 child codes, including: D22.60 (Melanocytic nevi of unsp upper limb, including shoulder), D22.61 (Melanocytic nevi of right upper limb, including shoulder), D22.62 (Melanocytic nevi of left upper limb, including shoulder).
What are the UMLS CUIs for D22.6?
D22.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0349067. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does D22.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like melanocytic nevi of upper limb, including shoulder affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of D22.6?
D22.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2F20.Z (Melanocytic naevus, unspecified).
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