ICD-10 Code E88.14 – HIV-associated lipodystrophy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E88.14 – HIV-associated lipodystrophy
What it is
E88.14 identifies lipodystrophy associated with HIV infection. It refers to abnormal body-fat redistribution or loss that occurs in the setting of HIV, and you should code it only when documentation links the condition to HIV.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include peripheral fat loss, central fat accumulation, or mixed body-shape changes noted on exam or in specialist assessment.
When to use this code
Use E88.14 when the provider documents HIV-associated lipodystrophy, lipodystrophy due to HIV, or a comparable diagnosis tied to HIV infection. It is appropriate when the record clearly distinguishes this condition from general obesity, weight change, or other fat-distribution disorders.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for lipodystrophy without an HIV link, or for nonspecific body habitus changes not diagnosed as lipodystrophy. Check documentation if the note only mentions HIV treatment effects without a confirmed diagnosis.
Coding tip
Verify that the provider explicitly connects lipodystrophy to HIV before assigning E88.14.