ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
216.9 — Benign neoplasm of skin, site unspecified
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 216.9
216.9 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for benign neoplasm of skin, site unspecified. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, D23.9 (Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- D23.9Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecifiedapproximate
Common questions about 216.9
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 216.9?
- The GEMs map 216.9 to ICD-10-CM D23.9.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.