D03.6

Non-billable

Melanoma in situ of upper limb, including shoulder

D03.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Melanoma in situ of upper limb, including shoulder. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D03.60 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
D03
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Read more about Melanoma at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D03.6?
D03.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Melanoma in situ of upper limb, including shoulder". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is D03.6 a billable code?
No — D03.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D03.60) for billing.
What are the subcodes of D03.6?
D03.6 has 3 more specific child codes, including D03.60, D03.61, D03.62.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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