ICD-10-CM L04.0: Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L04.0

Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code L04.0 (Acute lymphadenitis of face)

ICD-10-CM code L04.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L04.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L04.0 - Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Acute lymphadenitis of face related to head and neck.