ICD-10 Code D23.6 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D23.6 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder
What it is
D23.6 identifies a benign, noncancerous skin tumor on the upper limb, including the shoulder. Use it when documentation names a harmless skin neoplasm in that anatomic site.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. These lesions are usually described as a localized skin growth, nodule, papule, or mass without evidence of malignancy.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a benign neoplasm of the skin on the arm, forearm, wrist, hand, or shoulder. It also fits when pathology or clinical assessment confirms a benign skin tumor in that region. Check documentation if the site is unclear or if the lesion is not specified as benign.
Do not use for
Do not use D23.6 for malignant skin tumors, premalignant lesions, or unspecified skin masses. If the record describes a lesion of a different body site, code that location instead.
Coding tip
Verify both the benign nature of the lesion and the exact upper-limb site before assigning D23.6.