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L03.121

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Acute lymphangitis of right axilla

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the lymph vessels in the right armpit area, typically caused by infection and presenting with red streaking and swollen lymph nodes.

Coding Tips

  • •Acute lymphangitis is often secondary to a primary infection; document the source if known.
  • •Ensure laterality (right vs. left) is clearly documented in the medical record before coding.

Code Hierarchy

└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis└L03.1Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other parts of limb└L03.12Acute lymphangitis of other parts of limb└L03.121Acute lymphangitis of right axilla
└L03.121Acute lymphangitis of right axilla

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