C83.81
BillableOther non-follicular lymphoma, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck
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 non-follicular lymphoma affecting the lymph nodes in the head, face, and neck region.
Coding Tips
- •This code is site-specific; ensure documentation confirms involvement of head, face, or neck lymph nodes
- •Do not use if the lymphoma is in remission; add the appropriate remission status code
Clinical Significance
Other non-follicular lymphoma involving lymph nodes of the head, face, and neck represents a localized presentation that may affect cervical, preauricular, submandibular, or occipital lymph nodes. Head and neck lymphoma presentations often lead to earlier detection due to visible or palpable lymphadenopathy. Site-specific coding is important for treatment planning and accurate risk stratification.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Pathology confirming non-follicular lymphoma subtype
- ✓Documentation specifying head, face, or neck lymph node involvement
- ✓Imaging (CT, PET/CT, or ultrasound) confirming lymph node location
- ✓Current disease status and treatment plan
- ✓Staging documentation including whether disease is limited to this region
Commonly Confused Codes
C83.91 — Non-follicular (diffuse) lymphoma, unspecified, head/face/neck: Use C83.81 when the non-follicular subtype is identified as a specific 'other' type; C83.91 is for unspecified subtypeC83.31 — Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, head/face/neck: Use when pathology specifically confirms diffuse large B-cell lymphomaC83.11 — Mantle cell lymphoma, head/face/neck: Use when pathology confirms mantle cell subtype specifically