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2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Circulatory System 390-459 > Diseases Of Veins And Lymphatics, And Other Diseases Of Circulatory System 451-459 > ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 457 Noninfectious disorders of lymphatic channels 457 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 457.0 Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome 457.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 457.0 contains 11 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 457.1 Other lymphedema (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. A transient dilatation of the lymphatic vessels. Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes. Excess fluid collection in tissues, causing swelling. It is the result of obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes. -- 2004 Hypertrophy and thickening of the tissues from any cause. Elephantiasis caused by filarial infection is ELEPHANTIASIS, FILARIAL. (From Dorland, 27th ed) 457.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 457.1 contains 24 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 457.2 Lymphangitis 457.2 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 457.2 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 457.8 Other noninfectious disorders of lymphatic channels Presence of milky lymph (CHYLE) in the PERITONEAL CAVITY, with or without infection. 457.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 457.8 contains 24 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 457.9 Unspecified noninfectious disorder of lymphatic channels 457.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 457.9 contains 2 index entries