Benign lipomatous neoplasm, unspecified

This code signifies a non-cancerous growth composed of fatty tissue, where the specific type or location of the lipoma is not documented. It represents a benign tumor originating from adipocytes, without further pathological or anatomical detail.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a benign lipomatous neoplasm but lacks specificity regarding its anatomical site (e.g., "lipoma of trunk," "subcutaneous lipoma") or histological subtype. It is appropriate when the physician's diagnosis is simply "lipoma" without further elaboration.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific anatomical site for the lipoma is documented (e.g., D17.1 for lipoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk).
• Ensure the documentation clearly states "benign" to differentiate from malignant fatty tumors (e.g., liposarcoma).
• Do not use for congenital lipomas, which are coded under Q85.6.