E88.14

E88.14

Billable

HIV-associated lipodystrophy

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

What This Code Means

Abnormal fat loss and redistribution in the body caused by HIV infection or antiretroviral medications used to treat HIV.

Coding Tips

•Always code the HIV diagnosis separately using B20 codes; this code is for the lipodystrophy manifestation
•Document whether fat loss is due to the virus itself or specific antiretroviral drugs (protease inhibitors, NRTIs)

Use Additional Code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T37.5X5-)

Code First

any human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)

Code Hierarchy

└E88Other and unspecified metabolic disorders └E88.1Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classified └E88.14HIV-associated lipodystrophy

└E88.14HIV-associated lipodystrophy