ICD-10 Code D23.60 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D23.60 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder
What it is
This code identifies a benign, noncancerous skin growth on the upper limb or shoulder when the exact site is not further specified. Use it for lesions documented as benign neoplasm of skin in that general area.
Clinical signs
Findings usually include a localized, slow-growing skin lesion that appears raised, firm, pigmented, or flesh-colored. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, and confirm the lesion is described as benign rather than malignant or inflammatory.
When to use this code
Use D23.60 when the provider documents a benign skin tumor on the arm, forearm, hand, or shoulder, but does not name a more specific subsite. It also fits when the note states “upper limb” without laterality or a more exact location. Check documentation if the lesion type is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for malignant skin neoplasms, premalignant lesions, or non-neoplastic skin conditions such as cysts, warts, or dermatitis. If the record names a specific anatomic site or different lesion type, code that instead.
Coding tip
Look for the exact wording “benign neoplasm of skin” and an unspecified upper-limb site before assigning D23.60.