D17.39

D17.39

Billable

Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other sites

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A benign fatty tumor (lipoma) in the skin or fatty tissue of body locations other than limbs, such as the trunk, neck, or head.

Coding Tips

•Use this code for lipomas in atypical locations not covered by other D17.3x codes
•Clearly document the specific anatomical site in the medical record to support medical necessity and clinical decision-making

Code Hierarchy

└D17Benign lipomatous neoplasm └D17.3Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other and unspecified sites └D17.39Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other sites

└D17.39Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other sites