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Request for Feedback on Lipedema ICD-10-CM Codes for NCHS

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I am preparing a submission for the addition of specific lipedema codes for publication on Oct. 1 2021 to The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Specific lipedema codes are needed for identification, tracking, and research. There are two due dates for feedback: June 12, 2020 and then September 2020…. Continue reading →

Lipedema comorbidities and threats to the patient’s life

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[Clinicians, please feel free to add or make recommendations to this document. You can reach me using the contact form – Jeff]. The main point here is that a carrier will deny your claim if the patient is too sick for the procedure and their concerns are not addressed. This… Continue reading →