2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C96.ZOther specified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue
ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C81-C96›C96
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
C96.Z is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 820 through 825, 840 through 842. Coders also document this condition as dendritic cell neoplasm. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Dendritic cell neoplasm
- Histiocytic neoplasm
- Myeloid and/or lymphoid neoplasm associated with platelet derived growth factor receptor alpha rearrangement
- Primary malignant neoplasm of bone marrow
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Table of NeoplasmsClinical
Anatomical sites in the Table of Neoplasms that reference this code family.
| Site | Malig. Primary | Malig. Secondary | Ca in situ | Benign | Uncertain | Unspec. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hematopoietic, hemopoietic tissue NEC › specified NEC | C96.Z | – | – | – | – | – |
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Convert C96.Z to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About C96.ZOverview
Is C96.Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other specified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does C96.Z group to?
When other specified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 820, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825, 840, 841, 842, with relative weights from 1.0104 to 5.8648 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of C96.Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other specified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue converts to ICD-9-CM 202.90 (unsp lym unsp xtrndl org). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
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.
