R22.40

Billable

Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified lower limb

Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified lower limb

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

R20-R23

Parent Code

R22.4

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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified lower limb?

The ICD-10-CM code for localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified lower limb is R22.40. The full clinical description is "Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified lower limb". R22.40 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code R22.40 mean?

ICD-10-CM code R22.40 represents "Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified lower limb". It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is R22.40 a billable code?

Yes, R22.40 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is R22.40 in?

R22.40 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R22.40?

R22.40 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 SNOMED CT codes does R22.40 map to?

R22.40 maps to 26 SNOMED CT concepts: 267039000, 297142003, 309576006, 540861000124105, 1204370008, and 21 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R22.40?

R22.40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830320. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.