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Twelve-Step Liposuction for lipedema Reimbursement Plan

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Education/Brief Overview of lipedema Lipedema is a condition in which there is a pathological deposition of fatty tissue, usually below the waist, leading to progressive leg enlargement. There is no cure for lipedema. Lipedema does not respond well to diet and exercise. It is the only available treatment for lipedema… Continue reading →

ICD-10 Codes for liposuction for lipedema

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Currently (MAR 2020), There is no ICD-10-CM diagnosis code in the United States specific to Lipedema. After reviewing this issue, I have identified three ICD-10-CM codes used in the USA for lipedema. Each one has its pros and cons. The three are: R60.9 Edema Q82.0 Familial Hereditary Edema E88.2: Adiposis… Continue reading →

CPT codes for liposuction for lipedema

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What CPT code should I submit for reconstructive liposuction? Continue reading →