C85.94 – Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code C85.94
Code
C85.94 (claims format: C8594)
Description
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb
Short description
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unsp, 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
C85 › C85.9

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

C85 – Other specified and unspecified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • other specified types of T/NK-cell lymphoma (C86.-)
  • personal history of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (Z85.72)

C85.9 – Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified

Applicable to:
  • Lymphoma NOS
  • Malignant lymphoma NOS
  • Non-Hodgkin lymphoma NOS

Block C81-C96

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes (C46.3)
  • secondary and unspecified neoplasm of lymph nodes (C77.-)
  • secondary neoplasm of bone marrow (C79.52)
  • secondary neoplasm of spleen (C78.89)

Related codes in C85.9

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C85.94?

C85.94 is the ICD-10-CM code for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb, in the block C81-C96 (Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue).

Is C85.94 a billable code?

Yes. C85.94 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does C85.94 belong to?

It belongs to category C85 – Other specified and unspecified types of non-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.