C81.74
BillableOther Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb
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 in the armpits and upper arms.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation specifies axillary and/or upper limb involvement
- •Note laterality if documented, though not required for this code
Clinical Significance
Other Hodgkin lymphoma of axillary and upper limb lymph nodes represents an uncommon variant at an accessible peripheral nodal site. Axillary disease may be palpable on physical examination and is readily biopsied for histologic confirmation. The 'other' subtype designation indicates the lymphoma does not fit standard Hodgkin categories and may benefit from expert hematopathology consultation.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Pathology confirming Hodgkin lymphoma classified as 'other' subtype from axillary or upper limb biopsy
- ✓Physical exam or imaging documenting axillary and/or upper limb lymph node involvement
- ✓Laterality documentation when applicable
- ✓Complete staging workup
- ✓Treatment plan and encounter management
Commonly Confused Codes
C81.14 — Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma, axilla/upper limb: verify the subtype does not match standard categoriesC81.94 — Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, axilla/upper limb: 'other' implies pathology reviewed but not standard; 'unspecified' implies subtype not determinedC77.3 — Secondary malignant neoplasm, axillary nodes: for metastatic carcinoma, not primary lymphoma