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

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code C85
Code
C85 (claims format: C85)
Description
Other specified and unspecified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Short description
Oth and unspecified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
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

Billable codes under C85

C85 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for C85

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

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C85?

C85 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified and unspecified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, in the block C81-C96 (Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue).

Is C85 a billable code?

No. C85 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.