2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C96.9

Malignant neoplasm of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Code:
C96.9
ICD-10 Code for:
Malig neoplm of lymphoid, hematpoetc and rel tissue, unsp
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
Code Navigator:

Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue
      (C81-C96)
      • Other and unspecified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue
        (C96)

C96.9 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue, unspecified. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) marrow NEC (any bone) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic hematopoietic, hemopoietic tissue NEC ; Neoplasm, neoplastic lymph, lymphatic channel NEC gland (secondary) primary (any site) NEC ; Neoplasm, neoplastic lymph, lymphatic channel NEC node [See Also: Neoplasm, lymph gland] ; Neoplasm, neoplastic lymph, lymphatic channel NEC node [See Also: Neoplasm, lymph gland] primary NEC ; Neoplasm, neoplastic marrow (bone) NEC ; Neoplasm, neoplastic spine, spinal (column) marrow NEC ; etc

Unspecified diagnosis codes like C96.9 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Arthritis secondary to hematological malignancy
  • Arthritis secondary to malignancy
  • Erythropoietic uroporphyria associated with myeloid malignancy
  • Malignant tumor of lymphoid hemopoietic and related tissue
  • Myeloid and/or lymphoid neoplasm with PCM1-JAK2
  • Neurolymphomatosis
  • Paraneoplastic neuropathy
  • Paraneoplastic peripheral neuropathy
  • Porphyruria
  • Uroporphyrinuria

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

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  • Neurolymphomatosis

    infiltration of the nervous system by malignant lymphoma cells.

Convert C96.9 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 202.90 - Unsp lym unsp xtrndl org
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
  • ICD-9-CM Code: 202.91 - Lymphoid mal NEC head
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
  • ICD-9-CM Code: 202.92 - Lymphoid mal NEC thorax
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
  • ICD-9-CM Code: 202.93 - Lymphoid mal NEC abdom
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
  • ICD-9-CM Code: 202.94 - Lymphoid mal NEC axilla
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
  • ICD-9-CM Code: 202.95 - Lymphoid mal NEC inguin
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
  • ICD-9-CM Code: 202.96 - Lymphoid mal NEC pelvic
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
  • ICD-9-CM Code: 202.97 - Lymphoid mal NEC spleen
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
  • ICD-9-CM Code: 202.98 - Lymphoid mal NEC mult
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Table of Neoplasms

This code is referenced in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.

Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.

Neoplasm, neoplastic Malignant
Primary
Malignant
Secondary
CaInSitu Benign Uncertain
Behavior
Unspecified
Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »bone (periosteum)
    »marrow NEC (any bone)
C96.9C79.52  D47.9D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »hematopoietic, hemopoietic tissue NEC
C96.9     
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »lymph, lymphatic channel NEC
    »gland (secondary)
      »primary (any site) NEC
C96.9     
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »lymph, lymphatic channel NEC
    »node [See Also: Neoplasm, lymph gland]
C96.9     
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »lymph, lymphatic channel NEC
    »node [See Also: Neoplasm, lymph gland]
      »primary NEC
C96.9     
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »marrow (bone) NEC
C96.9C79.52  D47.9D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »spine, spinal (column)
    »marrow NEC
C96.9C79.52  D47.9D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »vertebra (column)
    »marrow NEC
C96.9C79.52  D47.9D49.89

Patient Education


Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a cancer of a part of the immune system called the lymph system. There are many types of lymphoma. One type is Hodgkin disease. The rest are called non-Hodgkin lymphomas.

Non-Hodgkin lymphomas begin when a type of white blood cell, called a T cell or B cell, becomes abnormal. The cell divides again and again, making more and more abnormal cells. These abnormal cells can spread to almost any other part of the body. Most of the time, doctors don't know why a person gets non-Hodgkin lymphoma. You are at increased risk if you have a weakened immune system or have certain types of infections.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma can cause many symptoms, such as :

  • Swollen, painless lymph nodes in the neck, armpits or groin
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Fever
  • Soaking night sweats
  • Coughing, trouble breathing or chest pain
  • Weakness and tiredness that don't go away
  • Pain, swelling or a feeling of fullness in the abdomen

Your doctor will diagnose lymphoma with a physical exam, blood tests, a chest x-ray, and a biopsy. Treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, biological therapy, or therapy to remove proteins from the blood. Targeted therapy uses drugs or other substances that attack specific cancer cells with less harm to normal cells. Biologic therapy boosts your body's own ability to fight cancer. If you don't have symptoms, you may not need treatment right away. This is called watchful waiting.

NIH: National Cancer Institute


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

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.