ICD-10-CM Code D17.79
Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.D17.79 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code D17 is used to code Lipoma
A lipoma is a benign tumor composed of adipose tissue (body fat). It is the most common benign form of soft tissue tumor. Lipomas are soft to the touch, usually movable, and are generally painless. Many lipomas are small (under one centimeter diameter) but can enlarge to sizes greater than six centimeters. Lipomas are commonly found in adults from 40 to 60 years of age, but can also be found in younger adults and children. Some sources claim that malignant transformation can occur, while others say this has yet to be convincingly documented.
| Specialty: | Dermatology, General Surgery |
| MeSH Code: | D008067 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 214 |
Lipoma on forearm
Coding Notes for D17.79 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Benign lipomatous neoplasm of peritoneum
- Benign lipomatous neoplasm of retroperitoneum
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'D17.79 - Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code D17.79 and a single ICD9 code, 214.8 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: D17.7 - Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites