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New ICD-10-CM code submission for Lipedema to NCHS/CDC June 12 2020

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Lipedema and Lipolymphedema [Update September 9, 2020 Karen Herbst presented the new codes to the NCHS/CDC committee. The meeting went well and after a public review period it will be determined in early 2021 if they will move forward with the new codes.] Lipedema, initially described at the Mayo clinic… Continue reading →

June is National Lipedema Awareness Month

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June is National Lipedema Awareness Month Memphis TN, June 12, 2020 Lipedema is often misdiagnosed as obesity, edema, or lymphedema. While all can be present with lipedema, it is a separate condition. When lymphedema occurs with lipedema it’s known as lipolymphedema, a secondary lymphedema. To accurately diagnose… Continue reading →