C83.38 – Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue
ICD-10-CM code
C83.38
- Code
C83.38(claims format:C8338)- Description
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
- 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
- C83 › C83.3
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
C83 – Non-follicular lymphoma
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- personal history of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (Z85.72)
C83.3 – Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Applicable to:
- Anaplastic diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
- CD30-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
- Centroblastic diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, subtype not specified
- Immunoblastic diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
- Plasmablastic diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
- T-cell rich diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Block C81-C96
Related codes in C83.3
- C83.30 – Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified siteBillable
- C83.31 – Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of head, face, and neckBillable
- C83.32 – Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, intrathoracic lymph nodesBillable
- C83.33 – Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodesBillable
- C83.34 – Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limbBillable
- C83.35 – Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of inguinal region and lower limbBillable
- C83.36 – Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, intrapelvic lymph nodesBillable
- C83.37 – Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, spleenBillable
- C83.39 – Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sitesHeader
- C83.3A – Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, in remissionBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C83.38?
C83.38 is the ICD-10-CM code for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites, in the block C81-C96 (Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue).
Is C83.38 a billable code?
Yes. C83.38 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does C83.38 belong to?
It belongs to category C83 – Non-follicular 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.