L03.891

L03.891

Billable

Acute lymphangitis of head [any part, except face]

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

What This Code Means

An inflammation of the lymph vessels in the head or scalp (excluding the face) caused by bacterial infection.

Coding Tips

•Acute lymphangitis presents with red streaking along lymph vessels, often with swollen lymph nodes
•Distinguish from cellulitis by the characteristic linear red streaks following lymphatic pathways

Code Hierarchy

└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis └L03.8Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other sites └L03.89Acute lymphangitis of other sites └L03.891Acute lymphangitis of head [any part, except face]

└L03.891Acute lymphangitis of head [any part, except face]