ICD-10 Guide

Mole

ICD-10 Coding for Mole(D22.0, D22.9)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYDermatology

COMPLEXITYHigh

LAST UPDATED09/15/2025

Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Mole?

Essential facts and insights about Mole

Key Clinical Considerations:

Asymptomatic or symptomatic pigmented lesions
Dermatoscopic examination revealing specific patterns
Palpation may reveal raised or flat lesions

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Patient history including lesion changes
Detailed description of the mole's characteristics
Photographic evidence when applicable

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Use D22 codes for benign moles; consider D48.5 for atypical lesions.
Common errors include misclassifying benign moles as malignant.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Malignant melanoma (C43)
Other skin lesions (D23, D48.5)

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Dermatology

Specialty Applications

All age groups, particularly adults with changing moles
Dermatology clinics, primary care settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

Comprehensive clinical documentation
Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
Proper exclusion considerations
Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Ensure proper documentation for billing
Verify code specificity requirements
Check for any additional codes needed
Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

Insufficient clinical documentation
Incorrect code selection
Missing supporting diagnoses
Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include patient history, lesion description, and any changes.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding based on lesion type and location.

Mole

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Billing considerations?

Mole

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Billing considerations?