2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D17Benign lipomatous neoplasm

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›D10-D36›D17

ICD-10-CM D17
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

D17 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for benign lipomatous neoplasm, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as D17.0, D17.1, D17.20, and D17.21.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
D17
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Benign lipomatous neoplasm
Short Description
Benign lipomatous neoplasm
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
D10-D36
Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionD10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
CategoryD17Benign lipomatous neoplasm
This CodeD17Benign lipomatous neoplasm

Specific Coding for Benign lipomatous neoplasmOverview

Non-specific codes like D17 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use D17.0 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of head, face and neck

  • Use D17.1 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk

  • D17.2 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of limb

  • Use D17.20 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of unspecified limb

  • Use D17.21 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of right arm

  • Use D17.22 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of left arm

  • Use D17.23 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of right leg

  • Use D17.24 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of left leg

  • D17.3 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other and unspecified sites

  • Use D17.30 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of unspecified sites

  • Use D17.39 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other sites

  • Use D17.4 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of intrathoracic organs

  • Use D17.5 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of intra-abdominal organs

  • Use D17.6 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of spermatic cord

  • D17.7 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites

  • Use D17.71 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of kidney

  • Use D17.72 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other genitourinary organ

  • Use D17.79 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites

  • Use D17.9 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to D17: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 2. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 2 (C00-D49) Neoplasms applies to 1,730 codes
  • Functional activity
  • All neoplasms are classified in this chapter, whether they are functionally active or not. An additional code from Chapter 4 may be used, to identify functional activity associated with any neoplasm.
  • Morphology [Histology]
  • Chapter 2 classifies neoplasms primarily by site (topography), with broad groupings for behavior, malignant, in situ, benign, etc. The Table of Neoplasms should be used to identify the correct topography code. In a few cases, such as for malignant melanoma and certain neuroendocrine tumors, the morphology (histologic type) is included in the category and codes.
  • Primary malignant neoplasms overlapping site boundaries
  • A primary malignant neoplasm that overlaps two or more contiguous (next to each other) sites should be classified to the subcategory/code .8 ('overlapping lesion'), unless the combination is specifically indexed elsewhere. For multiple neoplasms of the same site that are not contiguous, such as tumors in different quadrants of the same breast, codes for each site should be assigned.
  • Malignant neoplasm of ectopic tissue
  • Malignant neoplasms of ectopic tissue are to be coded to the site mentioned, e.g., ectopic pancreatic malignant neoplasms are coded to pancreas, unspecified (C25.9).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name D17, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming D17: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • D21 Other benign neoplasms of connective and other soft tissue
    lipomatous neoplasm (D17.-)

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Benign Lipomatous Neoplasm

    a mesenchymal neoplasm composed of adipose (fatty) tissue. there is no evidence of atypical or malignant cytological and architectural features, invasive features, or metastases.

Patient EducationClinical

Benign Tumors

Tumors are abnormal growths in your body. They can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in one place. They cannot spread or invade other parts of your body. Even so, they can be dangerous if they press on vital organs, such as your brain.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About D17Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for benign lipomatous neoplasm?

D17 is the ICD-10-CM category for benign lipomatous neoplasm, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is D17 (Benign lipomatous neoplasm) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for benign lipomatous neoplasm, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for benign lipomatous neoplasm need a more specific code from this category, such as D17.0, D17.1, and D17.20.