Lipoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue of face

This code signifies a benign fatty tumor originating in the skin or subcutaneous layers of the face. It represents a non-cancerous growth composed of adipose tissue, typically soft, movable, and painless.

Use this code for documented cases of a lipoma located specifically on the facial region, affecting the skin or the tissue directly beneath it. This diagnosis is appropriate when a physician has identified and documented a lipoma in this anatomical area.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "lipoma" and specifies the "face" as the anatomical site.
• Differentiate from other benign facial lesions; this code is specific to fatty tumors.
• Do not use for lipomas in other body areas; site specificity is crucial for ICD-9-CM lipoma codes.