Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin, subcu of sites

This code signifies a non-cancerous fatty tumor originating in the skin or the tissue directly beneath it, located in areas not specifically classified elsewhere. These are typically slow-growing, soft, movable masses composed of mature adipocytes.

Apply this code for documented benign lipomas found in various skin and subcutaneous locations such as the back, abdomen, or extremities, when a more specific anatomical site code is not available. Documentation should clearly state "lipoma," "benign lipomatous neoplasm," or similar, and specify the skin/subcutaneous tissue as the origin.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the lesion is benign; otherwise, consider codes for neoplasms of uncertain or unknown behavior.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific anatomical site code (e.g., D17.1 for trunk, D17.2 for limbs) is applicable.
• Confirm the lesion is superficial (skin/subcutaneous) and not an intramuscular or retroperitoneal lipoma, which would require different codes.