D22.2 – Melanocytic nevi of ear and external auricular canal
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
- Code
D22.2(claims format:D222)- Description
- Melanocytic nevi of ear and external auricular canal
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- Block
- D10-D36 Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
- Parent codes
- D22
Billable codes under D22.2
D22.2 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
D22 – Melanocytic nevi
- atypical nevus
- blue hairy pigmented nevus
- nevus NOS
Index terms for D22.2
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in D22
- D22.0 – Melanocytic nevi of lipBillable
- D22.1 – Melanocytic nevi of eyelid, including canthusHeader
- D22.3 – Melanocytic nevi of other and unspecified parts of faceHeader
- D22.4 – Melanocytic nevi of scalp and neckBillable
- D22.5 – Melanocytic nevi of trunkBillable
- D22.6 – Melanocytic nevi of upper limb, including shoulderHeader
- D22.7 – Melanocytic nevi of lower limb, including hipHeader
- D22.9 – Melanocytic nevi, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code D22.2?
D22.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for melanocytic nevi of ear and external auricular canal, in the block D10-D36 (Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors).
Is D22.2 a billable code?
No. D22.2 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does D22.2 belong to?
It belongs to category D22 – Melanocytic nevi.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.