E88.2

Applicable To

• Lipomatosis NOS

• Lipomatosis Check) dolorosa [Dercum]

Approximate Synonyms

• Benign familial lipomatosis

• Familial multiple lipomata

• Lipomatosis

Clinical Information

• A disorder characterized by the accumulation of encapsulated or unencapsulated tumor-like fatty tissue resembling lipoma.

• A rare disease characterized by multiple tumor-like fatty deposits that press on nerves in various sites causing pain and weakness. Often these lipoma-like structures are located on the trunk and limbs but sparing the face and hands.

• A rare genetic disorder characterized by the development of painful lipomas during adulthood, especially in menopausal women. Associated symptoms include fatigue, obesity, confusion and depression.

Details

• E88.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM E88.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E88.2 – other international versions of ICD-10 E88.2 may differ.