D22 vs Q82.5
D22 (Melanocytic nevi) compared with Q82.5 (Congenital non-neoplastic nevus), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. Q82.5 carries an Excludes2 note covering D22: “nevus NOS (D22.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. Q82.5 carries an Excludes2 note covering D22: “melanocytic nevus (D22.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. Q82.5 carries an Excludes2 note covering D22: “pigmented nevus (D22.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| D22Melanocytic nevi | Q82.5Congenital non-neoplastic nevus | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) | Q00-Q99 — Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99) |
| Definition | Melanocytic nevi is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (D22). | Congenital non-neoplastic nevus is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Q82.5). |
| Includes | atypical nevus blue hairy pigmented nevus nevus NOS | Birthmark NOS Flammeus Nevus Portwine Nevus Sanguineous Nevus |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources