E88.29: Other lipomatosis, not elsewhere classified
In your case, excess fatty tissue has been stored in the body.
Too much fat has been generated at certain sites in your body. The areas of throat and neck, shoulders, limbs and body interior can be affected by this, for example. The fatty tissue enlargement may also occur with other diseases. It can also develop if you drink too much alcohol.
If the fat stores are touched, they can sometimes be painful. The fat stores may also harden. Skin changes and a feeling of heaviness in the limbs are also often present.
It is possible that other family members will also be affected by the disease.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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