L04.0
BillableAcute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck
Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- abscess (acute) of lymph nodes, except mesenteric
- acute lymphadenitis, except mesenteric
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
- •lipomelanotic reticulosisI89.8
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •systemic connective tissue disordersM30-M36
- •viral wartsB07
- •hordeolumH00.0
- •infective dermatitisL30.3
- local infections of skin classified in Chapter 1
- •lupus panniculitisL93.2
- •panniculitis NOSM79.3
- •panniculitis of neck and backM54.0
- •Perlèche NOSK13.0
- •Perlèche due to candidiasisB37.0
- •Perlèche due to riboflavin deficiencyE53.0
- •pyogenic granulomaL98.0
- •relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian]M35.6
- •zosterB02
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(34)
SNOMED CT
- Cervical adenitis3502005
- Cervical lymphadenitis3502005
- Lymph node abscess44298000
- Occipital lymphadenopathy127076002
- Facial lymphadenopathy127081006
- Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck200700005
- Acute cervical adenitis238405002
- Cervical lymph node abscess301771001
- Head and neck lymphadenopathy704281009
- Acute cervical lymphadenitis1204163004
- Acute inflammation of cervical lymph node1204163004
- Acute inflammation of occipital lymph node1204199009
- Acute occipital lymphadenitis1204199009
- Acute lymphadenitis of face10628951000119102
- Acute lymphadenitis of head10628991000119107
- Acute lymphadenitis of neck10629031000119100
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Facial lymphadenopathy
- Occipital lymphadenopathy
- Acute cervical adenitis
- Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck (disorder)
- Acute lymphadenitis of face
- Cervical lymphadenitis
- Acute lymphadenitis of head
- Cervical adenitis
- Acute occipital lymphadenitis
- Acute inflammation of cervical lymph node
- Head and neck lymphadenopathy
- Acute cervical lymphadenitis
- Acute inflammation of occipital lymph node
- Acute lymphadenitis of neck
- Lymph node abscess
- Cervical lymph node abscess
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck?
The ICD-10-CM code for acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck is L04.0. The full clinical description is "Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck". L04.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code L04.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code L04.0 represents “Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck”. It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is L04.0 a billable code?
Yes, L04.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is L04.0 in?
L04.0 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).
What codes cannot be used with L04.0?
L04.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: chronic or subacute lymphadenitis, except mesenteric (I88.1); enlarged lymph nodes (R59.-); human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease resulting in generalized lymphadenopathy (B20); and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with L04.0?
Yes, when using L04.0, also report: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent..
What SNOMED CT codes does L04.0 map to?
L04.0 maps to 13 SNOMED CT concepts: 238405002, 1204163004, 1204199009, 10628951000119102, 200700005, and 8 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for L04.0?
L04.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0452156. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does L04.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck 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 L04.0?
L04.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: BD90.0 (Acute lymphadenitis).
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