C88.0 – Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code C88.0
Code
C88.0 (claims format: C880)
Description
Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
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
C88

Billable codes under C88.0

C88.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for C88.0

Applicable to:
  • Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma with IgM-production
  • Macroglobulinemia (idiopathic) (primary)
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • small cell B-cell lymphoma (C83.0)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

C88 – Malignant immunoproliferative diseases and certain other B-cell lymphomas

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • B-cell lymphoma, unspecified (C85.1-)
  • personal history of other malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissues (Z85.79)

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)

Index terms for C88.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in C88

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C88.0?

C88.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, in the block C81-C96 (Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue).

Is C88.0 a billable code?

No. C88.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does C88.0 belong to?

It belongs to category C88 – Malignant immunoproliferative diseases and certain other B-cell lymphomas.

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.