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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Axillary Lymphadenopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Axillary Lymphadenopathy

R59.0
R59.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for axillary lymphadenopathy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Swollen Axillary Lymph Nodes
Axillary Adenopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Axillary Lymphadenopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Axillary Lymphadenopathy

Use ICD-10 code R59.0 for localized enlarged lymph nodes, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized enlarged lymph nodes

Billable Code
R59.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of localized swelling in the axillary region with imaging confirmation.
documentation:
  • • Specific mention of 'localized axillary lymphadenopathy' with laterality.

Applicable To

  • • Localized axillary lymphadenopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'localized' and 'axillary' to avoid using unspecified codes.

Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified

Billable Code
R59.9
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Query for more specific documentation to avoid using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z23

Encounter for immunization

Use when lymphadenopathy is related to recent vaccination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for axillary lymphadenopathy?

The ICD-10 code for localized axillary lymphadenopathy is R59.0. It is used when the condition is confined to the axillary region with documented laterality.

How do you code axillary lymphadenopathy post-vaccination?

For axillary lymphadenopathy following vaccination, use R59.0 along with Z23 to indicate the vaccination encounter.

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