ICD-10 Code D22.3 – Melanocytic nevi of other and unspecified parts of face (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D22.3 – Melanocytic nevi of other and unspecified parts of face
What it is
D22.3 identifies a benign melanocytic nevus, or mole, located on other or unspecified parts of the face. Use it when the record documents a nonmalignant pigmented skin lesion of facial skin.
Clinical signs
These lesions are usually well-circumscribed, pigmented, and stable in appearance. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation if the note describes atypical color, border change, or uncertainty about the diagnosis.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a melanocytic nevus on the face and does not specify a more exact facial site. It also fits charted terms such as mole, nevus, or pigmented nevus when the lesion is facial. If the note names a specific facial subsite, code to that documented detail instead.
Do not use for
Do not use D22.3 for malignant melanoma, dysplastic nevus syndrome, or non-melanocytic pigmented lesions. Check documentation when the lesion is described as suspicious, changing, or removed for pathology.
Coding tip
Assign D22.3 only when the face is documented and the nevus is clearly benign; otherwise, verify the exact site and diagnosis before coding.