E88.19: Other lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classified

New code · FY2026

Billable: use this code on claims.

• New code, effective October 1, 2025 (FY2026).

Code breakdown

Coding notes

Excludes1 (from E88.1)

• Whipple's disease (K90.81)

Excludes1 (from E88)

• histiocytosis X (chronic) (C96.6)

Use additional code (from E88)

• codes for associated conditions

Medicare coverage

E88.19 is listed as a covered diagnosis in 2 Medicare billing and coding articles:

• A57326 Billing and Coding: Electrocardiograms
• A59299 Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

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All FY2026 ICD-10-CM changes

ICD-10-CM codes and descriptions are from the CMS and NCHS code files. Coverage is from the CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles.