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I89.1

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Lymphangitis

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, usually causing pain, redness, and swelling along the affected vessels.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify that the condition is lymphangitis (inflammation of lymphatic vessels) and not lymphadenitis (inflammation of lymph nodes)
  • •Document the location and any associated infection or cause to support clinical documentation and potential additional coding

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • acute lymphangitis (L03.-)

Code Hierarchy

└I89Other noninfective disorders of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes└I89.1Lymphangitis
└I89.1Lymphangitis

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