ICD-9-CM 457.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 457.1 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM I89.0 Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Approximate Synonyms
Acquired lymphedema of leg
Artefactual lymphedema
Chronic acquired lymphedema
Chronic obstructive bancroftian filariasis
Constriction ring of lower limb with lymphedema
Constriction ring of upper limb with lymphedema
Cutaneous lymphangiectasia
Elephantiasic pretibial myxedema
Elephantiasis neurofibromatosa
Facial lymphedema
Factitious lymphedema
Hennekam lymphangiectasia-lymphedema syndrome
Iatrogenic lymphedema
Intestinal lymphangiectasis
Jugular lymphatic obstruction sequence
Lymphangiectases
Lymphangiectasia with chylous reflux
Lymphedema
Lymphedema (swelling from lymph obstruction)
Lymphedema (swelling from lymph obstruction), leg
Lymphedema (swelling from lymph obstruction), limb
Lymphedema due to infiltration of lymphatics
Lymphedema due to lymphogranuloma venereum
Lymphedema due to radiation
Lymphedema of arm
Lymphedema of ear
Lymphedema of eyelid
Lymphedema of genitalia
Lymphedema of limb
Lymphedema of limbs due to immobility, chronic dependency and/or venous insufficiency
Lymphedema of lip
Lymphedema of lower extremity
Lymphedema of penis
Lymphedema of scrotum
Lymphedema of uncertain etiology
Lymphedema of vulva
Lymphedema praecox
Lymphedema, after surgery
Lymphedema, limb
Lymphedema, lower extremity
Lymphedematous hyperkeratosis
Lymphedematous keratoderma
Nonfilarial elephantiasis
Obliteration of lymphatic vessel
Onchocercal elephantiasis
Postoperative lymphedema
Postsurgical lymphedema
Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia
Primary lymphedema tardum
Xanthoma secondary to lymphedema
Clinical Information
(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 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
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