Benign neoplasm of connective and oth soft tissue of abdomen

This code signifies a non-cancerous growth originating from the connective tissues (e.g., fat, fibrous tissue, muscle, blood vessels) or other soft tissues within the abdominal region. These benign tumors are typically slow-growing and do not metastasize to other parts of the body.

Use this code when documentation clearly identifies a benign neoplasm located within the abdomen, such as a lipoma, fibroma, or leiomyoma, that is not specified to a particular organ. Supporting documentation would include pathology reports confirming benignity and imaging studies or operative notes detailing the abdominal location.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "benign" and specifies an abdominal location.
• Do not use this code if the benign neoplasm is specifically identified as originating from an abdominal organ (e.g., benign neoplasm of stomach, liver, or kidney).
• Code to the highest level of specificity; if the exact type of benign soft tissue neoplasm is known (e.g., lipoma), a more specific code within the D17 category may be appropriate.