R59.1

Billable

Generalized enlarged lymph nodes

Generalized enlarged lymph nodes

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

R50-R69

Parent Code

R59

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Lymphadenopathy NOS

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • swollen glands

Excludes 1

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

  • lymphadenitis NOS (I88.9)
  • acute lymphadenitis (L04.-)
  • chronic lymphadenitis (I88.1)
  • mesenteric (acute) (chronic) lymphadenitis (I88.0)

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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for generalized enlarged lymph nodes?

The ICD-10-CM code for generalized enlarged lymph nodes is R59.1. The full clinical description is "Generalized enlarged lymph nodes". R59.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code R59.1 mean?

ICD-10-CM code R59.1 represents "Generalized enlarged lymph nodes". 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 R59.1 a billable code?

Yes, R59.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is R59.1 in?

R59.1 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R59.1?

R59.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: lymphadenitis NOS (I88.9); acute lymphadenitis (L04.-); chronic lymphadenitis (I88.1); and 1 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does R59.1 map to?

R59.1 maps to 16 SNOMED CT concepts: 127075003, 30746006, 43766001, 301855007, 274741002, and 11 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R59.1?

R59.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0497156, C0476486. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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