C82.53 ICD-10-CM Code: Diffuse follicle center lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
C82.53 maps to CMS-HCC V28 21. A source-labeled RAF reference is available. Confirm the documented diagnosis and applicable coding requirements. MEAT criteria · RAF Calculator · free HCC coding tools
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FY 2026 Apr update / Neoplasms (C00-D49) / Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96)
C82.53
Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidanceDiffuse follicle center lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
A type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that starts in follicle center cells and affects lymph nodes in the abdomen.
Buddy Insight
Diffuse follicle center lymphoma affecting intra-abdominal lymph nodes may involve mesenteric, retroperitoneal, or para-aortic nodes and can present with abdominal pain, early satiety, or bowel obstruction from bulky disease.
CMS-HCC V28
MappedHCC 21
Coefficient HCC 21: 0.671 (Community Non-Dual Aged (CNA))
CMS-HCC V24
HistoricalHistorical
Not used for CY2026 payment
ACA/HHS
MappedHCC 010
Code-level coefficient reference
ESRD/PACE
MappedHCC 10
Code-level coefficient reference
RXHCC
MappedHCC 21
Code-level coefficient reference
Code Book Path
Inclusion Terms
OfficialNo inclusion terms are included in this display for C82.53. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.
Excludes 2
Official- Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes (C46.3)Inherited from C81-C96
- secondary and unspecified neoplasm of lymph nodes (C77.-)Inherited from C81-C96
- secondary neoplasm of bone marrow (C79.52)Inherited from C81-C96
- secondary neoplasm of spleen (C78.89)Inherited from C81-C96
Related Codes
Includes
Official- follicular lymphoma with or without diffuse areasInherited from C82
Excludes 1
Official- mature T/NK-cell lymphomas (C84.-)Inherited from C82
- personal history of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (Z85.72)Inherited from C82
Code First
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Common Mistakes
Current with CMS: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr 1 update (effective Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2026) · CMS-HCC V28, 100% phased in for payment year 2026. FY2027 code set already staged for October 1, 2026. How HCC Buddy stays current →
Is C82.53 an HCC code?
Yes. C82.53 (Diffuse follicle center lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes) maps to HCC 21, Lymphoma and Other Cancers under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, with a source-labeled community non-dual aged reference coefficient of 0.671. Source-labeled code-level coefficients are references, not member totals. Actual contribution depends on complete member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and model year. HCC Buddy's RAF Calculator supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 and shows no score unless every required source and calculation check passes. It is billable for payment year 2026.
Coder answer: C82.53 is billable and maps to V28 HCC 21, Lymphoma and Other Cancers. Open it in the Code Book for the tabular path, RAF, and MEAT checklist.
- Code
- C82.53
- Description
- Diffuse follicle center lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
- HCC (V28)
- HCC 21 — Lymphoma and Other Cancers
- RAF reference coefficient
- 0.671
- Billable
- Yes
- Payment year
- 2026
HCC Category Mapping
These are source-labeled model coefficients, not member totals. A category may still be removed by hierarchy or model cleanup rules. Weights are not directly comparable across models: CMS-HCC V28 and V24 use Community, Non-Dual, Aged; ESRD uses the dialysis continuing-enrollee model; RxHCC is the Part D continuing-enrollee, non-low-income, aged weight (a larger scale than CMS-HCC). ACA/HHS has no single weight — it varies by metal level. Actual per-patient RAF contribution depends on member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and the model year used by the payer. V28 is the CMS-HCC model phased in over payment years 2024–2026; V24 remains available for historical review.
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MEAT review for C82.53
For C82.53, confirm that the documentation supports the diagnosis and meets the applicable coding, encounter, program and payer requirements. MEAT (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) is a review mnemonic, not a universal CMS coding rule.
- MMonitor: signs, symptoms, disease progression, or lab trending documented in the note
- EEvaluate: test results, medication response, or physical findings reviewed by the provider
- AAssess: explicit mention in the assessment or plan with acknowledgment of status
- TTreat: medication, referral, procedure, therapy, or counseling tied to the diagnosis
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What This Code Means
C82.53 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for diffuse follicle center lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes. A type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that starts in follicle center cells and affects lymph nodes in the abdomen. C82.53 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for neoplasms (c00-d49), within the section covering malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (c81-c96).
Under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, C82.53 maps to Lymphoma and Other Cancers (HCC 21) with a source-labeled community, non-dual, aged reference coefficient of 0.671. For CY2026 non-PACE Medicare Advantage, CMS uses 100% of the 2024 CMS-HCC model (V28). PACE uses a separate model blend. Source-labeled code-level coefficients are references, not member totals. Actual contribution depends on complete member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and model year. HCC Buddy's RAF Calculator supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 and shows no score unless every required source and calculation check passes.
Verify the specific anatomical site (intra-abdominal) is documented in the medical record. For C82.53, confirm that the documentation supports the diagnosis and meets the applicable coding, encounter, program and payer requirements. MEAT (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) is a review mnemonic, not a universal CMS coding rule. When documentation is ambiguous, coders should issue a provider query rather than assume the highest-specificity variant.
HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, source-labeled coefficient references, and MEAT documentation criteria for C82.53 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the specific anatomical site (intra-abdominal) is documented in the medical record
- •Check for remission status as C82.5A may be more appropriate if patient is in remission
Clinical Significance
Diffuse follicle center lymphoma affecting intra-abdominal lymph nodes may involve mesenteric, retroperitoneal, or para-aortic nodes and can present with abdominal pain, early satiety, or bowel obstruction from bulky disease. Intra-abdominal lymphoma often requires cross-sectional imaging with contrast for adequate staging. Mesenteric disease in particular can be extensive at presentation and may complicate surgical intervention if needed.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Pathology confirming diffuse follicle center lymphoma
- ✓Abdominal CT or PET/CT documenting specific intra-abdominal lymph node groups involved
- ✓Measurement of largest lymph node mass (bulky disease threshold typically >7-10 cm)
- ✓Assessment for bowel or ureteral obstruction, ascites, or other complications
- ✓Documentation of whether disease is limited to abdominal nodes or involves other regions
Commonly Confused Codes
- •C82.59: Diffuse follicle center lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites: Use C82.53 for abdominal lymph node involvement; use C82.59 when abdominal solid organs (liver, GI wall) are directly infiltrated
- •C82.56: Diffuse follicle center lymphoma, intrapelvic lymph nodes: Distinguish intra-abdominal from intrapelvic nodes: pelvic nodes are below the pelvic brim
- •C82.57: Diffuse follicle center lymphoma, spleen: If only the spleen is involved in the abdomen, use the spleen-specific code