ICD10
ICD-10 Code D17.3: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other and unspecified sites
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Neoplasms (C00-D49).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other and unspecified sites in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
- This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.
Code hierarchy
chapter
2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
block
D10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
category
D17Benign lipomatous neoplasm
currentD17
Where you may see this code
You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.
Related specialists
OncologistGeneral PhysicianDermatologist
Related codes
Sibling codes
D17.0Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of head, face and neckbillableD17.1Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunkbillableD17.2Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of limbD17.4Benign lipomatous neoplasm of intrathoracic organsbillableD17.5Benign lipomatous neoplasm of intra-abdominal organsbillableD17.6Benign lipomatous neoplasm of spermatic cordbillableD17.7Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sitesD17.9Benign lipomatous neoplasm, unspecifiedbillable
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 404065000high
Chondroid lipoma
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 723009000high
Deep subfascial lipoma
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 276891009high
Lipoma of breast
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 255187008high
Lipoma of skin
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 78501000119105high
Lipoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 188990009high
Lipoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue (excluding face)
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.
Legacy codes
D17.3
Replacement codes
D17.30 — Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of unspecified sitesD17.39 — Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other sites
Common synonyms
Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other and unspecified sitesBenign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other and sites
Frequently asked questions
About this content
This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from ICD-10. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.