C82.2A
BillableFollicular lymphoma grade III, unspecified, in remission
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 type of blood cancer (follicular lymphoma grade III) that is currently in remission, meaning the cancer is not actively growing or has responded to treatment.
Coding Tips
- •Only use this code when remission status is explicitly documented by the oncologist
- •Remission codes are used for follow-up visits and surveillance, not initial diagnosis
Clinical Significance
Follicular lymphoma grade III unspecified in remission indicates a previously aggressive follicular lymphoma that has responded to treatment. Grade III in remission carries significant relapse risk and requires ongoing surveillance. The distinction between complete and partial remission is clinically important for follow-up intensity and retreatment decisions.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓History of biopsy-proven follicular lymphoma grade III
- ✓Oncologist documentation of complete or partial remission
- ✓Post-treatment PET/CT showing response
- ✓Surveillance plan and follow-up schedule
- ✓Duration of remission and maintenance therapy if applicable
Commonly Confused Codes
C82.20-C82.29 — Active disease codes; use C82.2A only when remission is documentedC82.3A — Grade IIIa in remission; use when original pathology specified IIIaC82.4A — Grade IIIb in remission; use when original pathology specified IIIbZ85.79 — Personal history of lymphoid neoplasm; incorrect for follicular lymphoma in remission