D23.22

D23.22

Billable

Other benign neoplasm of skin of left 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 left ear or in the left ear canal, such as a small tumor or lesion.

Coding Tips

•Ensure documentation clearly indicates the left ear location
•This code encompasses growths in the external auditory canal on the left side

Code Hierarchy

└D23Other benign neoplasms of skin └D23.2Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal └D23.22Other benign neoplasm of skin of left ear and external auricular canal

└D23.22Other benign neoplasm of skin of left ear and external auricular canal