ICD-10 Code D22.39 – Melanocytic nevi of other parts of face (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D22.39 – Melanocytic nevi of other parts of face
What it is
This code identifies a benign melanocytic nevus, or mole, located on other specified parts of the face. Use it when the documentation names a facial nevus outside the eyelid, ear, or lip areas, as applicable.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include a stable, pigmented or flesh-colored skin lesion with well-defined borders. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for size, color, symmetry, and any noted change in appearance.
When to use this code
Use D22.39 when the provider documents a melanocytic nevus on a facial site not captured by a more specific facial code. It also fits pathology-confirmed or clinically diagnosed benign moles on those facial areas. If the note only says “face” without detail, check documentation for the exact location.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for malignant melanoma, atypical nevus, or other non-melanocytic skin lesions. If the lesion site is the eyelid, ear, or lip and a more specific code applies, code that instead.
Coding tip
Match the documented facial subsite exactly, because unspecified or different facial locations may require another code.