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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for cervical gland lymph infection

L04.0

Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) › cervical gland (lymph)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding cervical gland lymph infection

The ICD-10-CM code for cervical gland lymph infection is L04.0 (Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck).

Within L04 (acute lymphadenitis), L04.0 is specifically for acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck. Related codes cover of trunk (L04.1), of upper limb (L04.2), of lower limb (L04.3), of other sites (L04.8) and unspecified (L04.9).

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 791 (Prematurity with Major Problems, relative weight 4.1075), DRG 793 (Full Term Neonate with Major Problems, relative weight 4.2195), DRG 814 (Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with MCC, relative weight 2.0729), DRG 815 (Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with CC, relative weight 1.0444) and DRG 816 (Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.7381), in MDC 15 (Newborns and Other Neonates with Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period) and MDC 16 (Diseases and Disorders of the Blood and Blood Forming Organs and Immunological Disorders), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

Common questions about cervical gland lymph infection ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical gland lymph infection?

L04.0 — Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck.

Is L04.0 billable?

Yes. L04.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can L04.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict L04.0 as a principal diagnosis.

Is L04.0 a CC or MCC?

No. L04.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.