D23.21
BillableOther benign neoplasm of skin of right ear and external auricular canal
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A benign skin growth on the right ear or in the right ear canal, such as a small tumor or lesion.
Coding Tips
- •Verify documentation confirms the growth is on the right ear
- •This code includes growths in the external auditory canal on the right side
Code Hierarchy
└D23Other benign neoplasms of skin└D23.2Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal└D23.21Other benign neoplasm of skin of right ear and external auricular canal
└D23.21Other benign neoplasm of skin of right ear and external auricular canal