C83.12
BillableMantle cell lymphoma, intrathoracic lymph nodes
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 20 — Lung and Other Severe Cancers
0.000V24HCC 10 — Lymphoma and Other Cancers
0.675ESRDHCC 10 — Lymphoma and Other Cancers
0.000RxHCCHCC 19 — Lymphoma and Other Cancers
0.000What This Code Means
Mantle cell lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in the lymph nodes located in the chest (intrathoracic region). It is an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the protective tissue surrounding blood vessels in the lymph nodes.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the specific anatomical site is documented as intrathoracic lymph nodes; if lymphoma involves multiple sites, additional codes may be needed to capture all affected areas
- •Confirm the histological type is mantle cell lymphoma and not another subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, as this affects code selection and treatment planning
Clinical Significance
Mantle cell lymphoma of intrathoracic lymph nodes may present with mediastinal mass, cough, or superior vena cava syndrome in severe cases. Thoracic involvement is common in advanced-stage mantle cell lymphoma and requires cross-sectional imaging for accurate staging and treatment response assessment.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Pathology confirmation of mantle cell lymphoma histology
- ✓CT chest or PET/CT documenting intrathoracic lymph node involvement
- ✓Specific thoracic node groups identified (mediastinal, hilar, paratracheal, subcarinal)
- ✓Assessment for mediastinal compression or airway compromise
- ✓Staging documentation
Commonly Confused Codes
C83.02 — Small cell B-cell lymphoma, intrathoracic; similar location but different lymphoma subtypeC83.32 — Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, intrathoracic; different histology and clinical behaviorC85.22 — Mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, intrathoracic; distinct entity from mantle cell lymphomaC83.18 — Mantle cell lymphoma, multiple sites; use when disease extends beyond the thorax
Code Hierarchy
└C83Non-follicular lymphoma└C83.1Mantle cell lymphoma└C83.12Mantle cell lymphoma, intrathoracic lymph nodes
└C83.12Mantle cell lymphoma, intrathoracic lymph nodes