Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites

This code signifies a non-cancerous fatty tumor located in an anatomical site not specifically classified elsewhere. These are typically slow-growing, encapsulated masses composed of mature adipocytes, often presenting as soft, movable lumps under the skin or within deeper tissues.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a benign lipomatous neoplasm in a location such as the back, shoulder, or thigh, and no more specific ICD-10-CM code exists for that particular site. Supporting documentation includes pathology reports confirming benign lipoma and physician notes specifying the anatomical location.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "benign" and "lipoma" or "lipomatous neoplasm."
• Always seek a more specific site code (e.g., D17.1 for skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk) before defaulting to this "other sites" code.
• Do not use for malignant fatty tumors (liposarcomas) or for lipomas of specific internal organs with their own dedicated codes.