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L04.0

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Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck

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

What This Code Means

Swelling and inflammation of the lymph nodes in the face, head, and neck area due to acute infection.

Coding Tips

  • •Lymphadenitis often accompanies cellulitis or lymphangitis in the same region
  • •Document whether the condition is unilateral or bilateral for complete clinical documentation

Code Hierarchy

└L04Acute lymphadenitis└L04.0Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck
└L04.0Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck

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