ICD-10 Code D23.2 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D23.2 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal
What it is
D23.2 identifies a benign, noncancerous skin growth located on the ear or within the external ear canal. Use it when the lesion is documented as a benign neoplasm and the site is specifically the ear or external auricular canal.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Benign skin lesions in this area may be described as a localized mass, papule, nodule, or growth, sometimes found incidentally during ear examination.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a benign neoplasm of the skin on the ear or external auricular canal. It fits cases where pathology, examination, or assessment supports a benign tumor at that exact site. If the record only says “ear lesion,” check documentation for the precise diagnosis and location.
Do not use for
Do not use D23.2 for malignant skin tumors, premalignant lesions, or inflammatory ear conditions. If the lesion is elsewhere on the head or face, choose the more specific site code.
Coding tip
Confirm both benign behavior and the exact ear location before assigning D23.2.