R22.1
BillableLocalized swelling, mass and lump, neck
Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
- •symptoms relating to breastN64.4-N64.5
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(87)
SNOMED CT
- Mass of head and/or neck274751001
- Head and neck swelling274755005
- Swollen nasopharynx277232003
- Vocal cords swelling277248002
- Supraglottic swelling277257008
- Subglottic swelling277260001
- Cervical spine - swollen298398005
- Cervical spine - soft tissue swelling298400009
- Swelling of soft tissue of cervical spine298400009
- Lump on neck299703001
- Mass of neck299703001
- Neck swelling301777002
- Mass of parotid gland315284009
- Parotid lump315284009
- Pharyngeal swelling421581006
- Swelling of throat421581006
- Mass of nasopharynx429429006
- Swelling of lower jaw region441708007
- Swelling of mandibular region441708007
- Mass of submental region441767000
- Swelling of tonsil442394001
- Swelling of left tonsil442648006
- Swelling of right tonsil442664003
- Bilateral tonsillar swelling442778006
- Mass of submandibular region445456006
- Cyst of neck723095001
- Bilateral mass of parotid glands15635091000119108
- Mass of bilateral parotid glands15635091000119108
- Mass of both parotid glands15635091000119108
- Left parotid gland mass15635051000119103
- Mass of left parotid gland15635051000119103
- Mass of left submandibular region942311000124107
- Mass of parapharyngeal space16779801000119101
- Parapharyngeal space mass16779801000119101
- Mass of right parotid gland15635011000119104
- Right parotid gland mass15635011000119104
- Mass of right submandibular region13340001000004107
- Mass of skin of neck10685151000119101
- Nodule of skin of neck10681431000119101
- Nodule of subcutaneous tissue of neck10685191000119106
- Subcutaneous mass of neck10683591000119104
- Swelling of submandibular area24411000119104
- Swelling of submandibular triangle24411000119104
Clinical Terms
- Mass of both parotid glands
- Parotid lump
- Cervical spine - soft tissue swelling
- Neck swelling
- Mass of neck
- Pharyngeal swelling
- Swelling of tonsil
- Left parotid gland mass
- Subglottic swelling
- Mass of submental region
- Nodule of skin of neck
- Cyst of neck
- Mass of bilateral parotid glands
- Mass of parotid gland
- Swelling of submandibular triangle
- Mass of skin of neck
- Mass of right parotid gland
- Swelling of submandibular area
- Cervical spine - swollen
- Right parotid gland mass
- Bilateral mass of parotid glands
- Mass of head and/or neck
- Mass of right submandibular region
- Mass of parapharyngeal space
- Mass of nasopharynx
- Mass of left parotid gland
- Head and neck swelling
- Nodule of subcutaneous tissue of neck
- Vocal cords swelling
- Mass of submandibular region
- Lump on neck
- Swelling of left tonsil
- Swelling of right tonsil
- Swollen nasopharynx
- Subcutaneous mass of neck
- Supraglottic swelling
- Mass of left submandibular region
- Bilateral tonsillar swelling
- Swelling of lower jaw region
- Swelling of throat
- Swelling of mandibular region
- Swelling of soft tissue of cervical spine
- Parapharyngeal space mass
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for localized swelling, mass and lump, neck?
The ICD-10-CM code for localized swelling, mass and lump, neck is R22.1. The full clinical description is "Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck". R22.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code R22.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R22.1 represents “Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck”. 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 R22.1 a billable code?
Yes, R22.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is R22.1 in?
R22.1 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R22.1?
R22.1 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 R22.1 map to?
R22.1 maps to 32 SNOMED CT concepts: 15635091000119108, 442778006, 298400009, 298398005, 723095001, and 27 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R22.1?
R22.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478661. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R22.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like localized swelling, mass and lump, 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 R22.1?
R22.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: ME61 (Subcutaneous swelling, mass or lump of uncertain or unspecified nature).
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