Recommended updates to the lipedema.org coding page Aug 19 2020. https://www.lipedema.org/about-lipedema The information on the www.lipedema.org web page (Aug 19, 2020) is confusing and incorrect. Please see the update below. On June 12, 2020 an ICD-10-CM evaluation committee, headed by Dr. Karen Herbst with support from the American Vein and… Continue reading
Recently Providers and researchers have asked me how they can help. Here is a list of questions. Don’t feel like you need to answer them all. Which ICD-10 code do they use for lipedema: R60.9, Edema, Q82.0 Familial Hereditary Edema, or E88.2: Adiposis dolorosa; Lipomatosis dolorosa (Dercum’s disease)? Do they… Continue reading
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
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
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