C81.44 – Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue
ICD-10-CM code
C81.44
- Code
C81.44(claims format:C8144)- Description
- Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb
- Short description
- Lymp-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, nodes of axilla and upper limb
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- Block
- C81-C96 Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue
- Parent codes
- C81 › C81.4
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
C81 – Hodgkin lymphoma
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- personal history of Hodgkin lymphoma (Z85.71)
C81.4 – Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma
Applicable to:
- Lymphocyte-rich classical Hodgkin lymphoma
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (C81.0-)
Block C81-C96
Related codes in C81.4
- C81.40 – Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified siteBillable
- C81.41 – Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of head, face, and neckBillable
- C81.42 – Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, intrathoracic lymph nodesBillable
- C81.43 – Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodesBillable
- C81.45 – Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of inguinal region and lower limbBillable
- C81.46 – Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, intrapelvic lymph nodesBillable
- C81.47 – Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, spleenBillable
- C81.48 – Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sitesBillable
- C81.49 – Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sitesBillable
- C81.4A – Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, in remissionBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C81.44?
C81.44 is the ICD-10-CM code for lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb, in the block C81-C96 (Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue).
Is C81.44 a billable code?
Yes. C81.44 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does C81.44 belong to?
It belongs to category C81 – Hodgkin lymphoma.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.