D17.24
D17.24: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of left leg
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMleft
D17.24 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of left leg. It is valid for submission on a claim.
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Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.
- D21Other benign neoplasms of connective and other soft tissue
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
D17.24 is named in 8 Medicare coverage policies: 8 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A56580Billing and Coding: Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax
- A56695Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pump
- A57044Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- A57113Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.
Other codes under D17.2
- D17.20Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of unspecified limb
- D17.21Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of right arm
- D17.22Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of left arm
- D17.23Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of right leg