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ICD-10-CM Code for Melanocytic nevi of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder D22.60

ICD-10 code D22.60 for Melanocytic nevi of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Neoplasms .

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Melanocytic nevi of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder

D22

Includes: atypical nevus
blue hairy pigmented nevus
nevus NOS

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