Other noninfective disorders of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes (I89)

Browse all the diagnosis codes used for other noninfective disorders of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes (i89). For easy navigation, the diagnosis codes are sorted in alphabetical order and grouped by sections. Each section is clearly marked with its description, and the corresponding three-digit code range. This format makes it simple to browse diagnosis codes in this chapter or section and find what you're looking for. We've also added green checkmark icons to label billable codes, and red warning icons for non-billable ones. This makes it easy to identify which codes can be billed.

Clinical Information

Breast Cancer Lymphedema - Abnormal accumulation of lymph in the arm, shoulder and breast area associated with surgical treatment (e.g., MASTECTOMY) or radiation treatment of breast cancer.

Chylous Ascites - Presence of milky lymph (CHYLE) in the PERITONEAL CAVITY, with or without infection.

Lipedema - Disorder of adipose tissue characterized by symmetric and bilateral enlargement of the lower extremities due to abnormal deposition of SUBCUTANEOUS FAT often in obese women. It is associated with HEMATOMA, pain and may progress to secondary LYMPHEDEMA which is known as lipolymphedema.

Lymphangitis - A lymphatic disease characterized by INFLAMMATION of LYMPHATIC VESSELS.

Lymphedema - Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes.

Lymphocele - Cystic mass containing lymph from diseased lymphatic channels or following surgical trauma or other injury.

Mastectomy - Surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts.

Non-Filarial Lymphedema - A form of elephantiasis caused by soil particles which penetrate the skin of the foot. It is limited to tropical regions with soils of high volcanic content.

Yellow Nail Syndrome - A rare condition characterized by the presence of yellow nails, LYMPHEDEMA, and/or PLEURAL EFFUSION with respiratory tract involvement. Abnormal lymphatic network may play a role in its etiology. Occasionally inherited, yellow nail syndrome mostly is sporadic without apparent family history.

Instructional Notations

Type 1 Excludes

A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

• chylocele, tunica vaginalis nonfilarial NOS N50.89
• enlarged lymph nodes NOS R59
• filarial chylocele B74
• hereditary lymphedema Q82.0