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R59.0

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Localized enlarged lymph nodes

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

What This Code Means

Swelling of lymph nodes in a specific area of the body, such as the neck, armpit, or groin, indicating a local immune response or infection.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific anatomical location of enlarged lymph nodes for clarity
  • •Investigate and code the underlying cause (infection, malignancy) if identified

Code Hierarchy

└R59Enlarged lymph nodes└R59.0Localized enlarged lymph nodes
└R59.0Localized enlarged lymph nodes

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