July 28, 2022

Question:
Can you please assist with the diagnosis for a Compound Dysplastic Nevi of back?

Biopsy confirmed and not completely excused. Patient comes in for excision of lesion. What diagnosis code should I use?

Answer:
The correct diagnosis code for a dysplastic nevi of the trunk is D22.5 (melanocytic nevi of trunk)

*This response is based on the best information available as of 07/28/22.