A42.2
Cervicofacial actinomycosis
Approximate Synonyms
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Actinomycosis, infection cervicofacial
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Cervico-facial actinomycosis
Clinical Information
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A form of actinomycosis characterized by slow-growing inflammatory lesions of the lymph nodes that drain the mouth lumpy jaw), reddening of the overlying skin, and intraperitoneal abscesses.
Details
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A42.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM A42.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A42.2 – other international versions of ICD-10 A42.2 may differ.