R22.9
BillableLocalized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified
Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified
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(107)
SNOMED CT
- Surfer's nodules56270008
- Cutaneous nodule95319004
- Nodule of skin95319004
- Skin nodule95319004
- Nodule of subcutaneous tissue95325000
- Subcutaneous nodule95325000
- Mucosal swelling95352005
- Mucous membrane swelling95352005
- Injection site mass95395009
- Lump on extremities248519003
- Isolated lump248527007
- Single lump248527007
- Lumpiness248528002
- Multiple lumps248528002
- Nodule in skin or mucosa271758006
- Lump of skin297960002
- Mass of skin297960002
- Lump300848003
- Mass300848003
- Mass of body structure300848003
- Observation of a mass300848003
- Mass of lymphoreticular structure300853008
- Mass of body region300862005
- Finding of movement of mass with respiration300867004
- Observation of movement of mass with respiration300867004
- Mass moves with respiration300868009
- Mass does not move with respiration300869001
- Swelling of body structure300872008
- Swelling of skin300886007
- Swelling of musculoskeletal structure300887003
- Swelling of body region300888008
- Finding of number of lumps364765002
- Number of lumps - finding364765002
- Subcutaneous nodule associated with lupus erythematosus403504002
- Tumor invades dermis405905007
- Tumour invades dermis405905007
- Tumor invasion limited to dermis409757005
- Tumour invasion limited to dermis409757005
- Tumor invades skin409782005
- Tumour invades skin409782005
- Localised superficial swelling of skin428786006
- Localized superficial swelling of skin428786006
- Superficial mass441845009
- Palpable mass443607001
- Mass of soft tissue444905003
- Soft tissue mass444905003
- Swelling of periwound skin449740008
- Vaccination site lump863908005
- Vaccination site swelling863910007
- Infusion site swelling863935001
- Mass of subcutaneous tissue of multiple sites1256065002
- Swelling of subcutaneous tissue of multiple sites1258953007
- Mass of subcutaneous tissue10683351000119102
Clinical Terms
- Mass does not move with respiration
- Mass of subcutaneous tissue of multiple sites
- Mucous membrane swelling
- Mass of skin
- Swelling of body region
- Swelling of musculoskeletal structure
- Isolated lump
- Tumor invades skin
- Injection site mass
- Observation of a mass
- Single lump
- Mass of soft tissue
- Tumour invasion limited to dermis
- Mass of lymphoreticular structure
- Palpable mass
- Infusion site swelling
- Lump of skin
- Swelling of body structure
- Nodule of skin
- Multiple lumps
- Nodule in skin or mucosa
- Vaccination site lump
- Finding of movement of mass with respiration
- Mass of body structure
- Mass of subcutaneous tissue
- Mass
- Finding of number of lumps
- Swelling of skin
- Vaccination site swelling
- Mucosal swelling
- Tumor invades dermis
- Mass of body region
- Nodule of subcutaneous tissue
- Observation of movement of mass with respiration
- Tumor invasion limited to dermis
- Lumpiness
- Number of lumps - finding
- Subcutaneous nodule associated with lupus erythematosus
- Localized superficial swelling of skin
- Swelling of periwound skin
- Surfer's nodules
- Swelling of subcutaneous tissue of multiple sites
- Cutaneous nodule
- Localised superficial swelling of skin
- Superficial mass
- Tumour invades skin
- Lump
- Lump on extremities
- Skin nodule
- Subcutaneous nodule
- Tumour invades dermis
- Soft tissue mass
- Mass moves with respiration
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified is R22.9. The full clinical description is "Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified". R22.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code R22.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R22.9 represents “Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified”. 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 R22.9 a billable code?
Yes, R22.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is R22.9 in?
R22.9 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R22.9?
R22.9 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 R22.9 map to?
R22.9 maps to 36 SNOMED CT concepts: 95319004, 300867004, 364765002, 863935001, 95395009, and 31 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R22.9?
R22.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495680. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R22.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified 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 R22.9?
R22.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: ME61 (Subcutaneous swelling, mass or lump of uncertain or unspecified nature).
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