Q82.5
BillableCongenital non-neoplastic nevus
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A benign, non-cancerous birthmark or mole that is present from birth and does not have the potential to become cancerous.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure the nevus is confirmed as non-neoplastic to use this code
- •Document location and size if clinically relevant for monitoring purposes
Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately
Code Hierarchy
└Q82Other congenital malformations of skin└Q82.5Congenital non-neoplastic nevus
└Q82.5Congenital non-neoplastic nevus