C96.A – Histiocytic sarcoma

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code C96.A
Code
C96.A (claims format: C96A)
Description
Histiocytic sarcoma
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
C96

Notes for C96.A

Applicable to:
  • Malignant histiocytosis

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

C96 – Other and unspecified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • 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 C96.A

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

Related codes in C96

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C96.A?

C96.A is the ICD-10-CM code for histiocytic sarcoma, in the block C81-C96 (Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue).

Is C96.A a billable code?

Yes. C96.A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does C96.A belong to?

It belongs to category C96 – Other and unspecified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue.

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.