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2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Neoplasms 140-239 > Benign Neoplasms 210-229 > ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 228 Hemangioma and lymphangioma any site 228 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 228.0 Hemangioma any site A benign tumor, made up of an overgrowth of BLOOD VESSELS. It is extremely common, occurring mostly in infancy and childhood. It can occur anywhere in the body but is most frequently noticed in the SKIN and SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE. About 75% are present at birth, and about 60% occur in the head and neck area. (from Stedman, 25th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1355) 228.0 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 228.00 Hemangioma of unspecified site A benign tumor, made up of an overgrowth of BLOOD VESSELS. It is extremely common, occurring mostly in infancy and childhood. It can occur anywhere in the body but is most frequently noticed in the SKIN and SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE. About 75% are present at birth, and about 60% occur in the head and neck area. (from Stedman, 25th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1355) 228.00 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 228.00 contains 11 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 228.01 Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue 228.01 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 228.01 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 228.02 Hemangioma of intracranial structures 228.02 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 228.02 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 228.03 Hemangioma of retina Abnormal growth of blood vessels within the retina without malignant characteristics. 228.03 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 228.03 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 228.04 Hemangioma of intra-abdominal structures 228.04 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 228.04 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 228.09 Hemangioma of other sites 228.09 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 228.09 contains 12 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 228.1 Lymphangioma any site A benign tumor representing a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system and made up of newly formed lymph-containing vascular spaces and channels. Lymphangioendothelioma is a type of lymphangioma in which endothelial cells are the dominant component. (From Dorland, 27th ed) 228.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 228.1 contains 11 index entries