D17.20 — Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of unspecified limb

BillableUnspecified

Is D17.20 billable?

Yes, but D17.20 is an unspecified code. D17.20 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, D17.20 is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting D17.20 — the more specific alternatives are listed below.

More specific alternatives

D17.20 at a glance

Code	D17.20
Description	Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of unspecified limb
Billable	Yes
Code set	ICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encounters	October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Which MS-DRGs does D17.20 group to?

D17.20 sits in MDC 09 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.

606Minor Skin Disorders with MCCmedical
607Minor Skin Disorders without MCCmedical

How is D17.20 listed in the Alphabetic Index?

The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under D17.2, the nearest indexed parent of D17.20. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.

Lipoma › site classification › arms
Lipoma › site classification › legs

How long has D17.20 existed?

D17.20 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.

Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.