I78.1
Billable

Nevus, non-neoplastic

Billable / Specific Code

What is Nevus, non-neoplastic?

ICD-10-CM I78.1 is the diagnosis code for Nevus, non-neoplastic. This code falls under the section "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). 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.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for I78.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Araneus nevus
  • Senile nevus
  • Spider nevus
  • Stellar nevus

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as I78.1. They are mutually exclusive:

  • nevus NOS (D22.-)
  • vascular NOS (Q82.5)

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in I78.1. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • blue nevus (D22.-)
  • flammeus nevus (Q82.5)
  • hairy nevus (D22.-)
  • melanocytic nevus (D22.-)
  • pigmented nevus (D22.-)
  • portwine nevus (Q82.5)
  • sanguineous nevus (Q82.5)
  • strawberry nevus (Q82.5)
  • verrucous nevus (Q82.5)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I78.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I78.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I78.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I78.1 mean?

I78.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nevus, non-neoplastic". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I78.1?

The parent code of I78.1 is I78 ("Diseases of capillaries"). I78.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I78.1 in?

I78.1 is located in Section I70-I79 — "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I78.1?

Use I78.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nevus, non-neoplastic" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Nevus, non-neoplastic?

The ICD-10-CM code for Nevus, non-neoplastic is I78.1.

Can I78.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I78.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I78.1 in?

I78.1 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from I78.1?

Type 1 Excludes for I78.1 include: nevus NOS (D22.-); vascular NOS (Q82.5).

Is I78.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, I78.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
I78.1
Nevus, non-neoplastic
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I70-I79 — Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries
2026 ICD-10-CM