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R59.9

Billable

Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

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

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the site of lymphadenopathy is unknown or not specified; if location is documented, use a more specific R59 code
  • •Lymph node enlargement can indicate infection, malignancy, or inflammatory conditions, so review clinical documentation for underlying cause

Code Hierarchy

└R59Enlarged lymph nodes└R59.9Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified
└R59.9Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified

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