ICD-10 D22.5
Billable / SpecificMelanocytic nevi of trunk
About ICD-10-CM D22.5
ICD-10-CM code D22.5 represents Melanocytic nevi of trunk. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block D22). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D22.5 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under D22.5. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Melanocytic nevi of anal margin
- Melanocytic nevi of anal skin
- Melanocytic nevi of perianal skin
- Melanocytic nevi of skin of breast
Medicare LCD Coverage for D22.5
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D22.5 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D22.5.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D22.5
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 0314U CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Assays for the Diagnosis of Cutaneous Melanoma CMS LCD
- 0090U CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Assays for the Diagnosis of Cutaneous Melanoma CMS LCD
- 11305 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 11404 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 11444 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 11403 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 11442 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 11307 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 11301 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 17108 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
Convert D22.5 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| D22.5 | 2165 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To D22.5
Other codes in section D10-D36 (Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors).
ICD-10 D22.5, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code D22.5 billable? +
Yes, D22.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to D22.5? +
ICD-10 D22.5 includes: Melanocytic nevi of anal margin; Melanocytic nevi of anal skin; Melanocytic nevi of perianal skin, and 1 more clinical synonyms.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with D22.5? +
Procedures frequently paired with D22.5 include: 0314U, 0090U, 11305, 11404, 11444.
What ICD-9 codes does D22.5 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, D22.5 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2165. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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