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D22.2

Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Melanocytic nevi of ear and external auricular canal

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
D22.20Melanocytic nevi of unspecified ear and external auricular canalD22.21Melanocytic nevi of right ear and external auricular canalD22.22Melanocytic nevi of left ear and external auricular canal
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
D10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)
D22Melanocytic nevi
D22.2Melanocytic nevi of ear and external auricular canalNot billable
D22.20Melanocytic nevi of unspecified ear and external auricular canalBillable
D22.21Melanocytic nevi of right ear and external auricular canalBillable
D22.22Melanocytic nevi of left ear and external auricular canalBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

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categoryD22
Melanocytic nevi
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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