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L04.9

Billable

Acute lymphadenitis, unspecified

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 when the specific location in the body is not documented or identified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a last-resort code; always attempt to identify the specific site of lymphadenitis
  • •Query the provider if the location is unclear to allow for more specific coding

Code Hierarchy

└L04Acute lymphadenitis└L04.9Acute lymphadenitis, unspecified
└L04.9Acute lymphadenitis, unspecified

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