ICD-11 classes
11 Diseases of the circulatory system
Disorders of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes
BD93 — Lymphoedema
BD93.1 — Secondary lymphoedema
BD93.11 — Lymphoedema due to dependency and immobility

ICD-11 BD93.11 — Lymphoedema due to dependency and immobility

Lymphoedema occurring in immobile individuals with reduced muscle pump activity as a result of paralysis or infirmity. It is particularly liable to develop in those who are unable to sleep recumbent.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

The diagnosis excludes nothing.

It has no clarifying diagnoses.

The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:

• Secondary lymphoedema #16700