ICD-10 Code D17.7 – Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D17.7 – Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites
What it is
D17.7 identifies a benign fatty tissue tumor located in sites other than the more specific lipoma categories. Use it when documentation clearly describes a nonmalignant lipomatous neoplasm in another named site.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. These lesions are often described as a soft, slow-growing, usually painless mass, but you should code only when the record confirms a benign lipomatous tumor.
When to use this code
Use D17.7 when the provider documents a benign lipoma or lipomatous neoplasm in an “other site” not captured by a more specific D17 category. It also fits pathology or operative reports confirming a benign fatty tumor at that location. If the site is not specified, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use D17.7 for malignant soft tissue tumors, liposarcoma, or unspecified masses without confirmation of a benign lipomatous neoplasm. Do not code it when a more specific site code is documented.
Coding tip
Match the documented anatomic site first, then confirm the lesion is benign before selecting D17.7.