D23.5 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
ICD-10-CM code
D23.5
- Code
D23.5(claims format:D235)- Description
- Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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
- D23
Notes for D23.5
Applicable to:
- Other benign neoplasm of anal margin
- Other benign neoplasm of anal skin
- Other benign neoplasm of perianal skin
- Other benign neoplasm of skin of breast
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- benign neoplasm of anus NOS (D12.9)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
D23 – Other benign neoplasms of skin
Includes:
- benign neoplasm of hair follicles
- benign neoplasm of sebaceous glands
- benign neoplasm of sweat glands
Excludes2 (not included here):
- melanocytic nevi (D22.-)
Related codes in D23
- D23.0 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of lipBillable
- D23.1 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of eyelid, including canthusHeader
- D23.2 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canalHeader
- D23.3 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of faceHeader
- D23.4 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of scalp and neckBillable
- D23.6 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulderHeader
- D23.7 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of lower limb, including hipHeader
- D23.9 – Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code D23.5?
D23.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk, in the block D10-D36 (Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors).
Is D23.5 a billable code?
Yes. D23.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does D23.5 belong to?
It belongs to category D23 – Other benign neoplasms of skin.
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.