C81.9 – Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue
- Code
C81.9(claims format:C819)- Description
- Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under C81.9
C81.9 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- C81.90 – Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified siteBillable
- C81.91 – Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of head, face, and neckBillable
- C81.92 – Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, intrathoracic lymph nodesBillable
- C81.93 – Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, intra-abdominal lymph nodesBillable
- C81.94 – Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limbBillable
- C81.95 – Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of inguinal region and lower limbBillable
- C81.96 – Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, intrapelvic lymph nodesBillable
- C81.97 – Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, spleenBillable
- C81.98 – Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of multiple sitesBillable
- C81.99 – Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, extranodal and solid organ sitesBillable
- C81.9A – Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, in remissionBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
C81 – Hodgkin lymphoma
- personal history of Hodgkin lymphoma (Z85.71)
Block C81-C96
Index terms for C81.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in C81
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C81.9?
C81.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, in the block C81-C96 (Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue).
Is C81.9 a billable code?
No. C81.9 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does C81.9 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.