Benign neoplasm of connective and oth soft tissue of pelvis

This code represents a non-cancerous growth originating from the connective tissues or other soft tissues located within the pelvic region. These benign tumors can arise from fat, muscle, fibrous tissue, or blood vessels, and do not invade surrounding tissues or metastasize.

Use this code when documentation specifies a benign neoplasm of soft tissue within the pelvis, such as a lipoma, fibroma, or hemangioma, that is not specifically uterine in origin. This code is appropriate for diagnoses confirmed by pathology or imaging studies indicating a non-malignant mass in the pelvic connective or soft tissues.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the neoplasm is benign and located within the pelvic soft tissues, excluding uterine structures.
• Carefully review the "Excludes1" notes to avoid co-coding with benign uterine ligament neoplasms (D28.2) or uterine leiomyomas (D25.-).
• If the specific type of benign soft tissue neoplasm is known (e.g., lipoma, fibroma), consider if a more specific code within the D17-D21 range is available and appropriate.