Oth benign neoplasm skin/ right upper limb, inc shoulder

This code signifies the presence of a non-cancerous growth originating from the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the patient's right upper extremity, encompassing the shoulder region. These lesions are typically slow-growing, well-defined, and do not metastasize. Examples include benign moles, skin tags, dermatofibromas, or lipomas located on the right arm or shoulder.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly identifies a benign neoplasm of the skin on the right upper limb, including the shoulder. It should be used when the pathology report confirms benignity or when the clinical diagnosis of a benign lesion in this specific anatomical location is definitive. Supporting documentation includes physician notes describing the lesion's location, size, and benign characteristics, as well as pathology results.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "benign" and the exact location as the right upper limb, including the shoulder.
• Distinguish from malignant neoplasms (C43-C44 series) or neoplasms of uncertain/unknown behavior (D48.5).
• Do not use for benign neoplasms of connective tissue or other soft tissue (D21.x series) unless the primary origin is clearly cutaneous.