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R59.1

Billable

Generalized 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 throughout the body in multiple locations, often indicating a systemic infection, immune disorder, or malignancy.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether lymphadenopathy is truly generalized or localized to multiple sites
  • •Code the underlying systemic condition separately if identified (e.g., infection, lymphoma)

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