D22.30 — Melanocytic nevi of unspecified part of face
Is D22.30 billable?
Yes, but D22.30 is an unspecified code. D22.30 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, D22.30 is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting D22.30 — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
D22.30 at a glance
| Code | D22.30 |
|---|---|
| Description | Melanocytic nevi of unspecified part of face |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Which MS-DRGs does D22.30 group to?
D22.30 sits in MDC 09 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 606Minor Skin Disorders with MCCmedical
- 607Minor Skin Disorders without MCCmedical
How is D22.30 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
These are the routes through the Alphabetic Index that lead to D22.30. They show the wording a clinician may have documented, which often differs from the Tabular description.
- Nevus › skin › face
How long has D22.30 existed?
D22.30 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.