Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM R22.41 is the diagnosis code for Localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb. This code falls under the section "Symptoms and signs involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where R22.41 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, R22.41 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
R22.41 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of R22.41 is R22.4 ("Localized swelling, mass and lump, lower limb"). R22.41 provides a more specific classification within this category.
R22.41 is located in Section R20-R23 — "Symptoms and signs involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use R22.41 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb is R22.41.
Yes, R22.41 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
R22.41 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, R22.41 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.