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L03.327

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Acute lymphangitis of buttock

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 buttock area, caused by bacterial infection spreading through the lymphatic system.

Coding Tips

  • •Buttock lymphangitis is specifically coded separately from general back lymphangitis; ensure documentation clearly identifies buttock location
  • •Consider potential sources such as pilonidal disease, abscesses, or lower extremity infections

Code Hierarchy

└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis└L03.3Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of trunk└L03.32Acute lymphangitis of trunk└L03.327Acute lymphangitis of buttock
└L03.327Acute lymphangitis of buttock

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