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ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 D23.9

Billable / Specific

Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified

D23
Block
0
Synonyms
180
LCDs
6
Payer Policies
37
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM D23.9

ICD-10-CM code D23.9 represents Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block D23). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D23.9 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for D23.9

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D23.9 as a covered diagnosis.

180 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 180 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57482, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 138 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 11313 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57482, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 138 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 11300 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57482, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 138 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 11306 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57482, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 138 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 11423 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57482, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 138 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 11442 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57482, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 138 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 11307 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57482, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 138 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 11303 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57482, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 138 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 11305 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57482, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 138 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 11302 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57482, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 138 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 11440 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D23.9.

6 policies

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pump
Policy ID: ART-56695
Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Policy ID: ART-57044
Billing and Coding: Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs)
Policy ID: ART-57161
Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Policy ID: ART-57452
Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Policy ID: ART-57482

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D23.9

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

37 linkages
  • 17000 Destruction benign lesion first — actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, benign skin neoplasm, keloid, verruca, sebaceous cyst Dermatology
  • 11102 Tangential skin biopsy — uncertain neoplasm skin, actinic keratosis, melanocytic nevi, skin cancer, melanoma, psoriasis, discoid lupus, skin disorder, rash, seborrheic keratosis, benign neoplasm, dermatitis, prurigo, dermatitis herpetiformis Dermatology
  • 11310 Shave removal benign lesion — melanocytic nevi, benign skin neoplasm, seborrheic keratosis, sebaceous cyst, keloid, lipoma Dermatology
  • 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

Convert D23.9 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
D23.9 2169 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 D23.9, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code D23.9 billable? +

Yes, D23.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with D23.9? +

Procedures frequently paired with D23.9 include: 17000, 11102, 11310, 11305, 11404.

What ICD-9 codes does D23.9 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, D23.9 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2169. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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