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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lipedema

ICD-10 Coding for Lipedema

E88.2
R60.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for lipedema includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Painful Fat Syndrome
Adiposis Dolorosa
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lipedema

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lipedema

Use ICD-10 code E88.2 for other specified metabolic disorders, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified metabolic disorders

Billable Code
E88.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of non-pitting edema sparing feet and pain on palpation.
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of fat distribution and symptomatology.

Applicable To

  • • Lipedema

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies lipedema characteristics to avoid misclassification.

Edema, unspecified

Billable Code
R60.9
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Use as a fallback when specific lipedema documentation is lacking.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M79.604

Pain in limb

Use for documenting pain associated with lipedema.

R58

Hemorrhage, not elsewhere classified

Use for documenting frequent bruising in lipedema.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lipedema?

The ICD-10 code for lipedema is E88.2, used when specific clinical indicators are documented.

How is lipedema documented for coding?

Lipedema documentation should include specific characteristics such as bilateral symmetrical fatty deposits and non-pitting edema sparing feet.

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