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ICD-10-CM Code for Melanocytic nevi of right ear and external auricular canal D22.21

ICD-10 code D22.21 for Melanocytic nevi of right ear and external auricular canal is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Neoplasms .

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Melanocytic nevi of right ear and external auricular canal

D22

Includes: atypical nevus
blue hairy pigmented nevus
nevus NOS

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