ICD-10-CM Code E88.2
Lipomatosis, not elsewhere classified
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.E88.2 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of lipomatosis, not elsewhere classified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code E882 is used to code Adiposis dolorosa
Adiposis dolorosa, also known as Dercum's disease, is a rare condition characterized by generalized obesity and fatty tumors in the adipose tissue. The tumors are normally painful and found in multiples on the extremities. The understanding of the cause and mechanism of Dercum disease remains unknown. Possible causes include nervous system dysfunction, mechanical pressure on nerves, adipose tissue dysfunction, and trauma.
| Specialty: | Endocrinology |
| MeSH Codes: | D000274, D008068 |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 272.8, |
Coding Notes for E88.2 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Lipomatosis NOS
- Lipomatosis (Check) dolorosa [Dercum]
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #642 - Inborn and other disorders of metabolism.
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Possible requirement for an external cause code
- Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'E88.2 - Lipomatosis, not elsewhere classified'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code E88.2. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code E88.2 and a single ICD9 code, 272.8 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: E88 - Other and unspecified metabolic disorders