2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D17.79Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›D10-D36›D17

ICD-10-CM D17.79
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

D17.79 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Benign neoplasms.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
D17.79
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites
Short Description
Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
D17.7
Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionD10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
CategoryD17Benign lipomatous neoplasm
This CodeD17.79Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of back of trunk
  • Benign neoplasm of spinal extradural space
  • Benign neoplasm of spinal meninges
  • Central cleft lip
  • Chaotic conus spinal cord lipoma
  • Congenital anomaly of spinal meninges
  • Congenital malformation of the meninges
  • Congenital overgrowth of foot
  • Extramedullary conus spinal cord lipoma
  • Frontonasal dysplasia sequence
  • Intramedullary non-dysraphic spinal cord lipoma
  • Isolated lipoma of filum terminale
  • Isolated transitional lipoma of filum terminale
  • Lipoma due to neurospinal dysraphism
  • Lipoma of abdominal wall
  • Lipoma of brain
  • Lipoma of buttock
  • Lipoma of dorsal spinal cord
  • Lipoma of lower back
  • Lipoma of lower limb
  • Lipoma of spinal canal - intradural
  • Lipoma of spinal cord
  • Lipoma of spinal epidural space
  • Lipoma of terminal spinal cord
  • Lipomyelomeningocele
  • Macrodactylia of fingers
  • Macrodactyly of fingers- fatty nerve tumor
  • Macrodactyly of hand
  • Macrodactyly of toe
  • Macrodactyly of toes - fatty nerve tumor
  • Neoplasm of extradural space
  • Oral lipoma
  • Pai syndrome
  • PELVIS syndrome
  • Spinal cord dysplasia
  • Transitional lipoma of spinal cord

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Benign lipomatous neoplasm of peritoneum
  • Benign lipomatous neoplasm of retroperitoneum

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Lipoma
      • site classification
        • connective tissue
          • peritoneum
    • Lipoma
      • site classification
        • connective tissue
          • retroperitoneum
    • Lipoma
      • site classification
        • peritoneum
    • Lipoma
      • site classification
        • retroperitoneum
    • Lipoma
      • site classification
        • specified site NEC

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NEO073
Benign neoplasms
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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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Convert D17.79 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
214.8 Lipoma NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About D17.79Overview

Is D17.79 (Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does D17.79 group to?

When benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 606, 607, with relative weights from 0.9064 to 1.5132 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of D17.79?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites converts to ICD-9-CM 214.8 (lipoma NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.