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E88.811

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Insulin resistance syndrome, Type A

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

What This Code Means

Insulin resistance syndrome Type A is a condition where the body's cells don't respond properly to insulin, often associated with obesity and metabolic complications.

Coding Tips

  • •Type A insulin resistance is typically associated with severe insulin resistance and acanthosis nigricans; document associated findings
  • •Differentiate between Type A and other insulin resistance types (E88.818) based on clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria

Code Hierarchy

└E88Other and unspecified metabolic disorders└E88.8Other specified metabolic disorders└E88.81Metabolic syndrome and other insulin resistance└E88.811Insulin resistance syndrome, Type A
└E88.811Insulin resistance syndrome, Type A

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