C81.72
BillableOther Hodgkin lymphoma, intrathoracic lymph nodes
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 21 — Breast, Prostate, Colorectal and Other Cancers and Tumors
0.545V24HCC 10 — Lymphoma and Other Cancers
0.675ESRDHCC 10 — Lymphoma and Other Cancers
0.000RxHCCHCC 21 — Hodgkin Lymphoma and Other Cancers
0.000What This Code Means
A less common type of Hodgkin lymphoma affecting lymph nodes inside the chest cavity.
Coding Tips
- •Verify intrathoracic involvement on imaging (CT or PET scan) before coding
- •Distinguish from mediastinal involvement; intrathoracic includes all chest lymph nodes
Clinical Significance
Other Hodgkin lymphoma of intrathoracic lymph nodes represents an uncommon variant in a typical presentation site. Mediastinal lymphadenopathy from Hodgkin lymphoma may cause compressive symptoms including cough, dyspnea, and superior vena cava syndrome. The 'other' subtype designation indicates histology that does not fit standard Hodgkin categories, warranting potential expert pathology review.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Pathology confirming Hodgkin lymphoma classified as 'other' subtype
- ✓Chest imaging documenting intrathoracic lymph node involvement
- ✓Assessment for bulky disease and compressive complications
- ✓Complete staging documentation
- ✓Treatment plan addressing the specific variant
Commonly Confused Codes
C81.12 — Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma, intrathoracic: the most common subtype in the mediastinum; careful pathology review neededC81.92 — Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified type, intrathoracic: use C81.72 when pathology classifies the variant; use C81.92 when the type cannot be determinedC85.22 — Mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma: a non-Hodgkin entity distinct from Hodgkin lymphoma
Code Hierarchy
└C81Hodgkin lymphoma└C81.7Other Hodgkin lymphoma└C81.72Other Hodgkin lymphoma, intrathoracic lymph nodes
└C81.72Other Hodgkin lymphoma, intrathoracic lymph nodes