ICD-10-CM R22: Localized swelling, mass and lump of skin and subcutaneous tissue

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R22

Localized swelling, mass and lump of skin and subcutaneous tissue

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R22

Includes Notes

subcutaneous nodules (localized)(superficial)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging (R90-R93)
  • edema (R60.-)
  • enlarged lymph nodes (R59.-)
  • localized adiposity (E65)
  • swelling of joint (M25.4-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • intra-abdominal or pelvic mass and lump (R19.0-)
  • intra-abdominal or pelvic swelling (R19.0-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here

breast mass and lump (N63)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R22):

R22.0 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, head R22.1 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck R22.2 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk R22.3 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, upper limb R22.30 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified upper limb R22.31 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, right upper limb R22.32 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, left upper limb R22.33 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, upper limb, bilateral R22.4 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, lower limb R22.40 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified lower limb R22.41 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb R22.42 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, left lower limb R22.43 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, lower limb, bilateral R22.9 - Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code R22 (Localized swelling)

ICD-10-CM code R22 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 R22 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R22 - Localized swelling, mass and lump of skin and subcutaneous tissue. 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 Localized swelling related to mass and lump of skin and subcutaneous tissue.