L03.91
BillableAcute lymphangitis, unspecified
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 caused by bacterial infection where the specific body location is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •This unspecified code should be avoided when possible by documenting the anatomical site
- •Query the provider if the lymphangitis location is not clearly documented
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
- lymphangitis NOS (I89.1)
Code Hierarchy
└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis└L03.9Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis, unspecified└L03.91Acute lymphangitis, unspecified
└L03.91Acute lymphangitis, unspecified