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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lymphadenopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Lymphadenopathy

R59.0
R59.1
R59.9

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

Also Known as:
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Lymph Node Enlargement
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lymphadenopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for 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

  • • Node enlargement confined to one region

Applicable To

  • • Localized lymphadenopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the region of lymphadenopathy.

Generalized enlarged lymph nodes

Billable Code
R59.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Generalized lymphadenopathy

Important Notes

  • • Documentation must specify multiple regions of lymphadenopathy.

Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified

Billable Code
R59.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified lymphadenopathy

Important Notes

  • • Encourage providers to specify the nature of lymphadenopathy to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J03.90

Acute tonsillitis, unspecified

Use when lymphadenopathy is secondary to acute tonsillitis.

C91.10

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type, not having achieved remission

Use when lymphadenopathy is secondary to leukemia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for localized lymphadenopathy?

The ICD-10 code for localized lymphadenopathy is R59.0, used when lymphadenopathy is confined to a single anatomical region.

How do you code generalized lymphadenopathy?

Generalized lymphadenopathy is coded as R59.1, indicating lymph node enlargement in two or more non-contiguous regions.

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