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secondary lymphedema

Medical Definition

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.
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
I89.0Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
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