ICD10BillableValid for clinical use
ICD-10 Code E88.2: Lipomatosis, not elsewhere classified
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents lipomatosis, not elsewhere classified in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
block
E70-E88Metabolic disorders
category
E88Other and unspecified metabolic disorders
currentE88
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Lipomatosis NOS
- Lipomatosis (Check) dolorosa [Dercum]
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
EndocrinologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
E88.0Disorders of plasma-protein metabolism, not elsewhere classifiedcategoryE88.1Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classifiedcategoryE88.3Tumor lysis syndromecodeE88.4Mitochondrial metabolism disorderscategoryE88.8Other specified metabolic disorderscategoryE88.9Metabolic disorder, unspecifiedcodeE88.AWasting disease (syndrome) due to underlying conditioncode
Sibling codes
E88.0Disorders of plasma-protein metabolism, not elsewhere classifiedE88.1Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classifiedE88.3Tumor lysis syndromebillableE88.4Mitochondrial metabolism disordersE88.8Other specified metabolic disordersE88.9Metabolic disorder, unspecifiedbillableE88.AWasting disease (syndrome) due to underlying conditionbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 82172high
APOLIPOPROTEIN, EACH
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 86141high
C-REACTIVE PROTEIN; HIGH SENSITIVITY (HSCRP)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 83090high
HOMOCYSTEINE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 83695high
LIPOPROTEIN (A)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 83700high
LIPOPROTEIN, BLOOD; ELECTROPHORETIC SEPARATION AND QUANTITATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 83701high
LIPOPROTEIN, BLOOD; HIGH RESOLUTION FRACTIONATION AND QUANTITATION OF LIPOPROTEINS INCLUDING LIPOPROTEIN SUBCLASSES WHEN PERFORMED (EG, ELECTROPHORESIS, ULTRACENTRIFUGATION)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 418605004high
Adiposis tuberosa simplex
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 238904008high
Congenital diffuse lipomatosis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1251402007high
Congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of face
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 238905009high
Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 426399003high
Epidural lipomatosis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 766888002high
Familial multiple lipomatosis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
E88.2
Common synonyms
Lipomatosis, not elsewhere classified
Frequently asked questions
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