2025 ICD-10-CM code D17.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36) - D17.0 Chapter II - Neoplasms (C00-D49) Feed
Benign lipomatous neoplasm of the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the head, face, and neck.
Medical necessity for removal is usually established by documentation of patient symptoms, functional impairment, pain, or cosmetic concerns significantly impacting quality of life.If the lipoma is small, asymptomatic, and not growing, monitoring may be deemed medically necessary rather than removal.
Clinicians diagnose this condition through physical examination, patient history, and possibly imaging studies.Treatment may involve surgical removal for cosmetic reasons, functional impairment, or if malignancy is suspected. The prognosis for benign lipomas is generally excellent.
In simple words: This code refers to a non-cancerous fatty lump (lipoma) under the skin in the head, face, or neck area. It's usually soft, painless, and grows slowly.
A benign lipomatous neoplasm (lipoma) is a noncancerous tumor composed of mature fat cells.In this specific code, the lipoma is located in the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the head, face, and neck region.These are typically slow-growing, painless masses that are enclosed in a fibrous capsule.
Example 1: A 45-year-old patient presents with a soft, mobile, and painless mass on the right cheek.After examination, the physician diagnoses it as a benign lipoma and recommends surgical excision for cosmetic reasons. D17.0 is used for coding., A 60-year-old patient has a slow-growing lump behind the ear.Imaging and biopsy confirm it to be a benign lipoma. As it is not causing any discomfort or functional impairment, the decision is made to monitor its growth. D17.0 is the appropriate diagnosis code., A child has a small lipoma on their forehead. While benign, it is impacting the child's self-esteem. The pediatrician recommends removal, and D17.0 is used for coding.
Documentation should include location, size, and characteristics of the lipoma, as well as any associated symptoms or functional impairments. Diagnostic methods used (e.g., physical exam, imaging, biopsy) and treatment plan should also be documented.
- Specialties:Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Family Medicine, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center