I97.2
Billable

Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome

Billable / Specific Code

What is Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome?

ICD-10-CM I97.2 is the diagnosis code for Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome. This code falls under the section "Other and unspecified disorders of the circulatory system" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for I97.2

✅ This Code Includes

  • Elephantiasis due to mastectomy
  • Obliteration of lymphatic vessels

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I97.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is I97.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I97.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I97.2 mean?

I97.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I97.2?

The parent code of I97.2 is I97 ("Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of circulatory system, not elsewhere classified"). I97.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I97.2 in?

I97.2 is located in Section I95-I99 — "Other and unspecified disorders of the circulatory system" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I97.2?

Use I97.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome?

The ICD-10-CM code for Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome is I97.2.

Can I97.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I97.2 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I97.2 in?

I97.2 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I97.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, I97.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
I97.2
Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I95-I99 — Other and unspecified disorders of the circulatory system
2026 ICD-10-CM