Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM D23 is the diagnosis code for Other benign neoplasms of skin. This code falls under the section "Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors" within Chapter 2 â Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as D23. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in D23. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where D23 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, D23 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
D23 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other benign neoplasms of skin". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
D23 is located in Section D10-D36 â "Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
D23 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: D23.0, D23.1, D23.2, D23.3, D23.4 and more.
Use D23 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other benign neoplasms of skin" 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 Other benign neoplasms of skin is D23.
No, D23 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
D23 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for D23 include: benign lipomatous neoplasms of skin (D17.0-D17.3).
Yes, D23 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.