Free ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes > 2008 > Diseases Of The Circulatory System 390-459 > Diseases Of Veins And Lymphatics, And Other Diseases Of Circulatory System 451-459 > Noninfectious disorders of lymphatic channels 457.* >
edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes.
(LIMF-eh-DEE-ma) A condition in which excess fluid collects in tissue and causes swelling. It may occur in the arm or leg after lymph vessels or lymph nodes in the underarm or groin are removed or treated with radiation.
Excess fluid collection in tissues, causing swelling. It is the result of obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes. -- 2004
A condition that is caused by trauma to the lymph system, which disrupts the normal flow of lymph fluid. This is most often due to surgery that requires lymph node removal or a large amount of lymph tissue. This disruption is especially apparent if the lymph nodes under the arm and arm and around the breast are compromised due to breast cancer surgery, diagnostic dissection, mastectomy, or radiation.
2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 457.1
457.1
