C83.8A
BillableOther non-follicular lymphoma, 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 (non-follicular lymphoma) that is currently in remission, meaning cancer cells are no longer detectable or have significantly decreased.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when documentation explicitly states remission status
- •Verify the type of remission (complete vs. partial) if specified in clinical notes
Clinical Significance
Other non-follicular lymphoma in remission indicates a patient whose specified non-follicular lymphoma subtype has responded to treatment and is no longer actively detectable. Despite remission status, patients require ongoing oncologic surveillance for potential relapse and monitoring for late treatment effects. This code is essential for capturing the continued medical complexity of cancer survivors.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Explicit provider statement of remission (complete or partial)
- ✓Supporting evidence such as negative imaging, normalized labs, or pathologic confirmation
- ✓History of the specific non-follicular lymphoma subtype
- ✓Ongoing surveillance plan documentation
- ✓Date of remission achievement and last follow-up
Commonly Confused Codes
C83.80-C83.89 — Active other non-follicular lymphoma by site: Use only when disease is active, not in remissionZ85.79 — Personal history of other lymphoid malignancies: Use only when the patient is considered cured and no longer under active oncology surveillanceC83.7A — Burkitt lymphoma, in remission: Verify the lymphoma subtype — Burkitt has its own remission code
Code Hierarchy
└C83Non-follicular lymphoma└C83.8Other non-follicular lymphoma└C83.8AOther non-follicular lymphoma, in remission
└C83.8AOther non-follicular lymphoma, in remission