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E88.13

Billable

Localized lipodystrophy

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Loss of fatty tissue limited to specific areas of the body, such as the face, hands, or other localized regions.

Coding Tips

  • •Clearly document the specific anatomical location(s) affected in the medical record
  • •Distinguish from partial lipodystrophy by confirming the loss is truly localized to one or few areas

Code Hierarchy

└E88Other and unspecified metabolic disorders└E88.1Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classified└E88.13Localized lipodystrophy
└E88.13Localized lipodystrophy

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