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ICD-10-CM Code for Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal D23.2

ICD-10 code D23.2 for Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Neoplasms .

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Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal

D23

Includes: benign neoplasm of hair follicles
benign neoplasm of sebaceous glands
benign neoplasm of sweat glands

Excludes1: benign lipomatous neoplasms of skin (D17.0-D17.3)

Excludes2: melanocytic nevi (D22.-)

 
D23.2 Other benign neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal
Child Code
Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified ear and external auricular canal
Child Code
Other benign neoplasm of skin of right ear and external auricular canal
Child Code
Other benign neoplasm of skin of left ear and external auricular canal

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