ICD Code R22.9

ICD code R22.9 is localized swelling, mass, and lump that is unspecified in location or cause.

1. Presence of a localized area of swelling, mass, or lump identified during physical examination

2. Swelling, mass, or lump is not attributable to a specific underlying cause after initial assessment

3. No definitive diagnosis established for the swelling, mass, or lump at the time of encounter

4. Swelling, mass, or lump is not associated with trauma, infection, or other identifiable etiology

5. Symptoms may include visible or palpable enlargement, firmness, or abnormal contour in a specific body region

6. Absence of systemic symptoms such as fever, weight loss, or generalized edema

7. Further diagnostic workup is pending or inconclusive at the time of coding

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R22.9 include:

- 10021: Fine needle aspiration; without imaging guidance

- 10022: Fine needle aspiration; with imaging guidance

- 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple

- 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection

- 11400–11446: Excision of benign lesion including margins, various sizes and locations

- 20600–20612: Aspiration and/or injection of a cyst, bursa, or joint

- 76882: Limited, nonvascular ultrasound, extremity

CPT code selection should be based on the specific clinical scenario and procedure performed for R22.9.

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