Skin lesion of uncertain or unspecified nature

Definition

To be used where there is either significant uncertainty or alternatively no information as to the nature of a circumscribed skin lesion. This is of particular importance with regard to whether or not the lesion may be malignant.

5 subordinate codes

• ME60.0Skin lesion of uncertain nature
• ME60.1Pigmented skin lesion of uncertain nature
• ME60.2Ulcer of skin of uncertain nature
• ME60.3Keratosis of skin of uncertain or unspecified nature
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Symptoms or signs involving the skin

• ME61Subcutaneous swelling, mass or lump of uncertain or unspecified nature
• ME62Acute skin eruption of uncertain or unspecified nature
• ME63Chronic skin disorder of uncertain or unspecified nature
• ME64Non-specific cutaneous vascular signs
• ME65Disturbances of skin sensation of unspecified aetiology
• ME66Miscellaneous non-specific skin-related symptoms or signs
• ME67Skin disorder of uncertain or unspecified nature
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system