ICD-10 Code D23.61 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D23.61 – Other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder
What it is
D23.61 identifies a benign, noncancerous skin growth on the right upper limb, including the shoulder. Use it when the lesion is documented as a benign neoplasm but not named more specifically.
Clinical signs
These lesions are usually localized skin masses or nodules and may be asymptomatic. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact appearance, size, and site.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a benign skin neoplasm on the right arm, forearm, wrist, hand, or shoulder, and no more specific diagnosis is given. It also fits when pathology or clinical assessment confirms a benign neoplasm without further subtype detail.
If the note states the lesion is on the right upper limb and includes the shoulder, this code is the appropriate laterality-specific choice. Check documentation if the site is unclear or if the lesion is described as a different skin condition.
Do not use for
Do not use D23.61 for malignant skin tumors, uncertain behavior lesions, or inflammatory skin growths. Check documentation if the lesion is cystic, infectious, or otherwise not a benign neoplasm.
Coding tip
Confirm both benign behavior and right-sided upper-limb location before assigning D23.61.