Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM D22.122 is the diagnosis code for Melanocytic nevi of left lower eyelid, including canthus. This code falls under the section "Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where D22.122 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, D22.122 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
D22.122 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Melanocytic nevi of left lower eyelid, including canthus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of D22.122 is D22.12 ("Melanocytic nevi of left eyelid, including canthus"). D22.122 provides a more specific classification within this category.
D22.122 is located in Section D10-D36 — "Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use D22.122 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Melanocytic nevi of left lower eyelid, including canthus" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Melanocytic nevi of left lower eyelid, including canthus is D22.122.
Yes, D22.122 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
D22.122 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, D22.122 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.