Is ICD-10-CM code C81-C96 billable?

No, C81-C96 (Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96)) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code C81-C96 belong to?

C81-C96 belongs to Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: C00–D49 (Neoplasms).

2027 ICD-10-CM Code C81-C96: Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96) (Non-billable)

Instructional notes

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes (C46.3)
secondary and unspecified neoplasm of lymph nodes (C77.-)
secondary neoplasm of bone marrow (C79.52)
secondary neoplasm of spleen (C78.89)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Rules for coding benign and malignant neoplasms: using the Neoplasm Table, sequencing primary and secondary sites, treatment encounters, complications, and current cancer versus personal history.

Admission/Encounter for treatment of primary site (page 33)
Admission/Encounter for treatment of secondary site (page 33)
Coding and sequencing of complications (page 34)
Primary malignancy previously excised (page 34)
Admissions/Encounters involving antineoplastic chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy (page 35)
Admission/encounter to determine extent of malignancy (page 36)
Symptoms, signs, and abnormal findings listed in Chapter 18 associated with neoplasms (page 36)
Admission/encounter for pain control/management (page 36)

Read Section I.C.2 (page 32), 12 more topics

Codes under C81-C96

C81-C96 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

C81-C96 MS-DRGs

This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.

Other codes that refer to C81-C96

Notes on these codes point to C81-C96.

C76 Excludes1: malignant neoplasm of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96)
Z15.0 Code First: if applicable, any current malignant neoplasm (C00-C75, C81-C96)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Hodgkin lymphoma, also called Hodgkin disease, is a type of cancer that develops in the lymph system. Your lymph system is part of your immune system. It helps protect your body from infection and disease.