Oedema

Definition

Abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues or body cavities not coded elsewhere.

Exclusions

• oedema of pharynx
• oedema of nasopharynx
• Pulmonary oedema
• Ascites
• hydrops fetalis NOS
• angioneurotic oedema
• Cerebral oedema due to birth injury
• hereditary oedema
• Oedema of larynx
• malnutrition
• hydrothorax

Subcategories (4)