icd 9 code for elephantiasis

What is the ICD 10 code for elephantiasis?

Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to I89.0: Compression lymphatic vessel I89.0 Dilatation lymphatic vessel I89.0 Edema, edematous (infectious) (pitting) (toxic) R60.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R60.9 Elephantiasis (nonfilarial) I89.0 lymphatic vessel I89.0 Lymphangiectasis I89.0 postinfectional I89.0

What is the ICD 9 code for lymphectasia?

ICD-9 Diagnosis Code 457.1. Lymphectasia 457.1 A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code.

What is the ICD 10 code for Bancroftian filariasis?

457.1 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other lymphedema. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent. Chronic obstructive bancroftian filariasis Constriction ring of lower limb with lymphedema Constriction ring of upper limb with lymphedema Hennekam lymphangiectasia-lymphedema syndrome

What is the ICD 10 code for elephantiasis?

Elephantiasis of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid H02. 859 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H02. 859 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for lymphedema?

ICD-10 code I89. 0 for Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .

What is diagnosis code i890?

0 - Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified.

What is the medical condition Lymphedema?

Lymphedema is the build-up of fluid in soft body tissues when the lymph system is damaged or blocked. The lymph system is a network of lymph vessels, tissues, and organs that carry lymph throughout the body. Lymphedema occurs when lymph is not able to flow through the body the way that it should.

What is the CPT code for Lymphedema?

Medically necessary hands-on MLD is a covered Medicare service and is coded using CPT® 97140 for manual therapy. There is no Medicare coverage for lymphedema compression bandage application as this is considered to be an unskilled service.

What is the ICD-10 code for edema lower extremities?

ICD-10 code R22. 43 for Localized swelling, mass and lump, lower limb, bilateral is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

What causes Lymphedema?

Primary lymphoedema is caused by alterations (mutations) in genes responsible for the development of the lymphatic system. The faulty genes cause the parts of the lymphatic system responsible for draining fluid to not develop properly or not work as they should.

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral lower extremity cellulitis?

Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM L03. 119 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L03.

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457.1 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other lymphedema. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Patients

Lymphedema is the name of a type of swelling. It happens when lymph builds up in your body's soft tissues. Lymph is a fluid that contains white blood cells that defend against germs. It can build up when the lymph system is damaged or blocked. It usually happens in the arms or legs.

ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.