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L04.8

Billable

Acute lymphadenitis of other sites

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

What This Code Means

A sudden infection of lymph nodes in areas of the body not specified elsewhere, such as the trunk or other locations.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the site doesn't fit into more specific L04 categories
  • •Document the specific anatomical location in the medical record for clarity

Code Hierarchy

└L04Acute lymphadenitis└L04.8Acute lymphadenitis of other sites
└L04.8Acute lymphadenitis of other sites

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