I97.2
Billable codePostmastectomy lymphedema syndrome
The ICD-10 code for postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome is I97.2.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Elephantiasis due to mastectomy
- Obliteration of lymphatic vessels
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- I97.0Postcardiotomy syndrome
- I97.1Other postprocedural cardiac functional disturbancesnon-billable header
- I97.3Postprocedural hypertension
- I97.4Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a circulatory system organ or structure complicating a procedurenon-billable header
- I97.5Accidental puncture and laceration of a circulatory system organ or structure during a procedurenon-billable header
- I97.6Postprocedural hemorrhage, hematoma and seroma of a circulatory system organ or structure following a procedurenon-billable header
- I97.7Intraoperative cardiac functional disturbancesnon-billable header
- I97.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the circulatory system, not elsewhere classifiednon-billable header
- I97.2Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 4570
Associated MS-DRGs
I97.2 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 564Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with MCC
- DRG 565Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with CC
- DRG 566Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses without CC/MCC
- DRG 600Non-Malignant Breast Disorders with CC/MCC
- DRG 601Non-Malignant Breast Disorders without CC/MCC