I88
Non-billableNonspecific lymphadenitis
Nonspecific lymphadenitis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •systemic connective tissue disordersM30-M36
- •transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromesG45
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nonspecific lymphadenitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for nonspecific lymphadenitis is I88. The full clinical description is "Nonspecific lymphadenitis". I88 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code I88 mean?
ICD-10-CM code I88 represents “Nonspecific lymphadenitis”. It is classified under Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is I88 a billable code?
No, I88 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under I88.
What chapter is I88 in?
I88 is in Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (codes I00-I99).
What codes cannot be used with I88?
I88 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acute lymphadenitis, except mesenteric (L04.-); enlarged lymph nodes NOS (R59.-); human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease resulting in generalized lymphadenopathy (B20).
What are the subcategories under I88?
I88 has 4 child codes, including: I88.0 (Nonspecific mesenteric lymphadenitis), I88.1 (Chronic lymphadenitis, except mesenteric), I88.8 (Other nonspecific lymphadenitis), I88.9 (Nonspecific lymphadenitis, unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for I88?
I88 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494627. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does I88 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like nonspecific lymphadenitis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of I88?
I88 maps to the ICD-11 code: BD90.Z (Lymphadenitis, unspecified).
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