2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C95.01Acute leukemia of unspecified cell type, in remission

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C81-C96›C95

ICD-10-CM C95.01
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

C95.01 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acute leukemia of unspecified cell type, in remission. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 820 through 822, 834 through 839. Coders also document this condition as acute leukemia in remission. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Leukemia in remission.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
C95.01
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Acute leukemia of unspecified cell type, in remission
Short Description
Acute leukemia of unspecified cell type, in remission
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
C95.0
Acute leukemia of unspecified cell type

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionC81-C96Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue
CategoryC95Leukemia of unspecified cell type
This CodeC95.01Acute leukemia of unspecified cell type, in remission

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acute leukemia in remission

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NEO075
Leukemia in remission
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Leukemia

Leukemia is a term for cancers of the blood cells. Leukemia starts in blood-forming tissues such as the bone marrow. Your bone marrow makes the cells which will develop into white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Each type of cell has a different job:

The full article covers:

  • What is leukemia?
  • What are the types of leukemia?
  • What causes leukemia?
  • Who is at risk for leukemia?
  • What are the symptoms of leukemia?
  • How is leukemia diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for leukemia?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert C95.01 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
208.01 Act leuk uns cl w rmson
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About C95.01Overview

Is C95.01 (Acute leukemia of unspecified cell type) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report acute leukemia of unspecified cell type, in remission on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does C95.01 group to?

When acute leukemia of unspecified cell type, in remission is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 820, 821, 822, 834, 835, 836, 837, 838, 839, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 5.8648 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of C95.01?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, acute leukemia of unspecified cell type, in remission converts to ICD-9-CM 208.01 (act leuk uns cl w rmson). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.