43 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, lower limb, bilateral.
R600: Localized edema.
Edema (or Oedema) is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in certain tissues within the body. The accumulation of fluid may be under the skin - usually in dependent areas such as the legs (peripheral edema, or ankle edema), or it may accumulate in the lungs (pulmonary edema).
Peripheral edema can poses a diagnostic dilemma to family physicians due to a wide range of underlying diseases. As discussed above in detail, the causes of edema may be due to a myriad of diagnoses, including heart, liver, renal, thyroid, and other vascular etiologies.
ICD-10 code R22. 41 for Localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
Lower extremity edema is the accumulation of fluid in the lower legs, which may or may not include the feet (pedal edema). It is typically caused by one of three mechanisms. The first is venous edema caused by increased capillary permeability, resulting in a fluid shift from the veins to the interstitial space.
It could be a sign of problems with your circulatory system, lymph nodes, or kidneys. Pedal edema. This happens when fluid gathers in your feet and lower legs. It's more common if you're older or pregnant. It can make it harder to move around in part because you may not have as much feeling in your feet.
Pedal edema causes swelling of the feet and legs that is often due to standing (or sitting) in the same position for a long time. Reducing your salt intake in food or doing basic exercises or keeping your feet elevated can reduce swelling.
Types include: Peripheral edema: This affects the feet, ankles, legs, hands, and arms. Symptoms include swelling, puffiness, and difficulty moving certain parts of the body. Pulmonary edema: This occurs when excess fluid collects in the lungs, making breathing difficult.
peripheral oedema, which is swelling under the skin. lymphoedema, which is swelling under the skin due to failure of the lymphatic system.
eating too much salty food. being overweight. being pregnant. taking certain medicines – such as some blood pressure medicines, contraceptive pills, hormone therapy, antidepressants or steroids.
Burns and sunburn: The skin reacts to burns by retaining fluid. This causes localized swelling. Infection or inflammation: Any tissue that is infected or inflamed can become swollen. This is usually most noticeable in the skin.
Definition: A disorder characterized by swelling due to excessive fluid accumulation at a specific anatomic site.
2) and cough (R05) as the primary diagnosis. They are stating these are symptoms caused by an underlying diagnosis such as asthma, respiratory syncytial virus, pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, just to name a few.
M62. 81 Muscle Weakness (generalized) Specify etiology of weakness, such as musculoskeletal disorder, stroke, brain injury, etc. R53. 1 Weakness Specify etiology of weakness, such as musculoskeletal disorder, stroke, brain injury, etc.