I88.8
BillableOther nonspecific lymphadenitis
Other nonspecific lymphadenitis
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
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(33)
SNOMED CT
- Chronic adenitis32035007
- Chronic lymphadenitis32035007
- Dermatopathic lymphadenitis36585007
- Dermatopathic lymphadenopathy36585007
- Lipomelanotic reticuloendothelial cell hyperplasia36585007
- Histiocytic necrotising lymphadenitis127217009
- Histiocytic necrotising lymphadenopathy127217009
- Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis127217009
- Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenopathy127217009
- Kikuchi disease127217009
- Haemorrhagic thoracic lymphadenitis409648008
- Hemorrhagic thoracic lymphadenitis409648008
- Necrotising inflammation of lymph node446292002
- Necrotising lymphadenitis446292002
- Necrotizing inflammation of lymph node446292002
- Necrotizing lymphadenitis446292002
Clinical Terms
- Necrotizing lymphadenitis
- Kikuchi disease
- Histiocytic necrotising lymphadenitis
- Necrotising inflammation of lymph node
- Haemorrhagic thoracic lymphadenitis
- Necrotising lymphadenitis
- Chronic lymphadenitis
- Hemorrhagic thoracic lymphadenitis
- Dermatopathic lymphadenopathy
- Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis
- Chronic adenitis
- Histiocytic necrotising lymphadenopathy
- Lipomelanotic reticuloendothelial cell hyperplasia
- Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenopathy
- Dermatopathic lymphadenitis
- Necrotizing inflammation of lymph node
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other nonspecific lymphadenitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for other nonspecific lymphadenitis is I88.8. The full clinical description is "Other nonspecific lymphadenitis". I88.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code I88.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code I88.8 represents “Other nonspecific lymphadenitis”. It is classified under Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is I88.8 a billable code?
Yes, I88.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is I88.8 in?
I88.8 is in Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (codes I00-I99).
What codes cannot be used with I88.8?
I88.8 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 SNOMED CT codes does I88.8 map to?
I88.8 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 32035007, 36585007, 409648008, 127217009, 446292002. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for I88.8?
I88.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348659. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does I88.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other 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 I88.8?
I88.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: BD90.Z (Lymphadenitis, unspecified).
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