D17.9 — Benign lipomatous neoplasm, unspecified

D17.9

ICD-10 Chapter 2: Neoplasms — illustrative image
Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00–D49) — illustrative image

What this code means

A lipoma is a benign, soft fatty lump that grows slowly under the skin.

Also called: lipoma, fatty lump.

When this code is used

Used for a benign lipomatous neoplasm when the site is not specified.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code D17.9 belongs to Chapter 2: Neoplasms, which covers codes C00–D49 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code D17.9?

D17.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Benign lipomatous neoplasm, unspecified”. A lipoma is a benign, soft fatty lump that grows slowly under the skin.

When is code D17.9 used?

Used for a benign lipomatous neoplasm when the site is not specified. It belongs to Chapter 2 of ICD-10-CM (Neoplasms).

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