R22

Non-billable

Localized swelling, mass and lump of skin, subcu

Localized swelling, mass and lump of skin and subcutaneous tissue

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

R20-R23

Child Codes

6

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • subcutaneous nodules (localized)(superficial)

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging (R90-R93)
  • edema (R60.-)
  • enlarged lymph nodes (R59.-)
  • localized adiposity (E65)
  • swelling of joint (M25.4-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
  • signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)
  • symptoms relating to breast (N64.4-N64.5)

Child Codes (6)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code R22?

ICD-10-CM code R22 represents "Localized swelling, mass and lump of skin and subcutaneous tissue". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is R22 a billable code?

No, R22 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under R22.

What chapter is R22 in?

R22 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R22?

R22 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging (R90-R93); edema (R60.-); enlarged lymph nodes (R59.-); and 2 more.

What are the subcategories under R22?

R22 has 6 child codes, including: R22.0 (Localized swelling, mass and lump, head), R22.1 (Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck), R22.2 (Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk), R22.3 (Localized swelling, mass and lump, upper limb), and 2 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R22?

R22 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0495678, C4290275. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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