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L03.324

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Acute lymphangitis of groin

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 in the groin area, usually caused by bacterial infection spreading through lymphatic channels.

Coding Tips

  • •Groin lymphangitis often originates from lower extremity infections; document the source of infection if identifiable
  • •Distinguish from inguinal lymphadenitis by confirming lymphatic vessel involvement rather than just lymph node enlargement

Code Hierarchy

└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis└L03.3Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of trunk└L03.32Acute lymphangitis of trunk└L03.324Acute lymphangitis of groin
└L03.324Acute lymphangitis of groin

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