C82.96
BillableFollicular lymphoma, unspecified, intrapelvic 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
Follicular lymphoma affecting lymph nodes within the pelvis.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code for pelvic lymph node involvement including iliac and other intrapelvic nodes
- •Verify imaging or pathology documentation confirms intrapelvic lymph node location
Clinical Significance
Follicular lymphoma, unspecified type, involving intrapelvic lymph nodes captures follicular lymphoma in the deep pelvic node chains (iliac, obturator, presacral) without grade specification. Intrapelvic lymphadenopathy is typically detected on cross-sectional imaging and may cause pelvic symptoms including urinary obstruction. Accurate anatomic distinction between intrapelvic and inguinal nodes is important for correct code assignment.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Pathology confirming follicular lymphoma
- ✓Cross-sectional imaging documenting intrapelvic lymph node involvement
- ✓Clear documentation distinguishing intrapelvic from inguinal nodes
- ✓Assessment for ureteral or venous compression
- ✓Query for grade information from pathology
- ✓Staging evaluation
Commonly Confused Codes
C82.95 — Follicular lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of inguinal region and lower limb: Inguinal nodes are superficial groin; intrapelvic are deepC82.93 — Follicular lymphoma, unspecified, intra-abdominal lymph nodes: Abdominal nodes are above the pelvic brim; pelvic nodes belowC82.86 — Other types of follicular lymphoma, intrapelvic lymph nodes: Use when a specific variant type is identified
Code Hierarchy
└C82Follicular lymphoma└C82.9Follicular lymphoma, unspecified└C82.96Follicular lymphoma, unspecified, intrapelvic lymph nodes
└C82.96Follicular lymphoma, unspecified, intrapelvic lymph nodes