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A55

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Chlamydial lymphogranuloma (venereum)

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by chlamydia that causes painful swelling of lymph nodes, typically in the groin area.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm the diagnosis specifies lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis L1-L3 serovars
  • •Document the stage of disease if applicable, as this may affect treatment decisions

Code Hierarchy

└A55Chlamydial lymphogranuloma (venereum)
└A55Chlamydial lymphogranuloma (venereum)

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