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C92.22 ICD-10-CM Code: Atypical chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-negative, in relapse

C92.22 maps to CMS-HCC V28 20. 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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Code lookupC92.22

FY 2026 Apr update / Neoplasms (C00-D49) / Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96)

C92.22

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Atypical chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-negative, in relapse

A rare type of myeloid leukemia without the typical genetic mutation that has returned after remission.

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Buddy Insight

Atypical chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-negative, in relapse indicates recurrence of this rare myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasm after prior remission.

CMS-HCC V28

HCC 20

Coefficient HCC 20: 1.136 (Community Non-Dual Aged (CNA))

CMS-HCC V24

Historical

Historical

Not used for CY2026 payment

ACA/HHS

HCC 009

Code-level coefficient reference

ESRD/PACE

HCC 9

Code-level coefficient reference

RXHCC

HCC 19

Code-level coefficient reference

Inclusion Terms

Official

No inclusion terms are included in this display for C92.22. 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

Includes

Official
  • granulocytic leukemiaInherited from C92
  • myelogenous leukemiaInherited from C92

Excludes 1

Official
  • personal history of leukemia (Z85.6)Inherited from C92

Code First

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No Code First sequencing instructions are included in this display for C92.22. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Use Additional

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No Use Additional Code instructions are included in this display for C92.22. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Code Also

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  • , if applicable, pancytopenia (acquired) (D61.818)Inherited from C92

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Documentation must confirm prior remission and current relapse with evidence of recurrent dysplastic granulocytic proliferation.
BCR/ABL-negative status should be reconfirmed at relapse.
For post-transplant relapse, chimerism studies showing decreasing donor fraction should be documented.
Updated molecular testing at relapse may reveal new mutations relevant to treatment selection.

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance
Documentation must confirm prior remission and current relapse with evidence of recurrent dysplastic granulocytic proliferation.
BCR/ABL-negative status should be reconfirmed at relapse.
For post-transplant relapse, chimerism studies showing decreasing donor fraction should be documented.
Updated molecular testing at relapse may reveal new mutations relevant to treatment selection.

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance
Distinguish relapse from primary refractory disease -
prior remission must be documented. Post-transplant relapse of aCML may present differently from pre-transplant disease. Monitor for transformation to acute myeloid leukemia at relapse, which would require different coding (C92.00 or related). The BCR/ABL-negative status must be confirmed at relapse to rule out acquisition of BCR-ABL1.

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance
C92.20 (aCML not in remission) is for primary refractory disease.
C92.21 (aCML in remission) is for controlled disease.
C92.12 (classic CML in relapse) is the BCR/ABL-positive counterpart.
C92.92 (myeloid leukemia, unspecified, in relapse) is less specific.

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 C92.22 an HCC code?

Yes. C92.22 (Atypical chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-negative, in relapse) maps to HCC 20, Lung and Other Severe Cancers under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, with a source-labeled community non-dual aged reference coefficient of 1.136. 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: C92.22 is billable and maps to V28 HCC 20, Lung and Other Severe Cancers. Open it in the Code Book for the tabular path, RAF, and MEAT checklist.

Code
C92.22
Description
Atypical chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-negative, in relapse
HCC (V28)
HCC 20 — Lung and Other Severe Cancers
RAF reference coefficient
1.136
Billable
Yes
Payment year
2026

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 20, Lung and Other Severe Cancers
1.136
ESRDHCC 9, Lung and Other Severe Cancers
Not separately weighted
RxHCCHCC 19, Leukemias and Other Hematologic Cancers
Not separately weighted

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 C92.22

For C92.22, 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

C92.22 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for atypical chronic myeloid leukemia, bcr/abl-negative, in relapse. A rare type of myeloid leukemia without the typical genetic mutation that has returned after remission. C92.22 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, C92.22 maps to Lung and Other Severe Cancers (HCC 20) with a source-labeled community, non-dual, aged reference coefficient of 1.136. 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.

Document both the BCR/ABL-negative status and relapse status clearly. For C92.22, 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 C92.22 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Document both the BCR/ABL-negative status and relapse status clearly
  • Relapse indicates the cancer has returned after a period of remission

Clinical Significance

Atypical chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-negative, in relapse indicates recurrence of this rare myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasm after prior remission. Relapsed aCML carries a very poor prognosis with extremely limited treatment options. Post-transplant relapse may require donor lymphocyte infusions or second transplant, while relapse after non-transplant therapy has few effective salvage options.

Documentation Requirements

  • Documentation must confirm prior remission and current relapse with evidence of recurrent dysplastic granulocytic proliferation.
  • BCR/ABL-negative status should be reconfirmed at relapse.
  • For post-transplant relapse, chimerism studies showing decreasing donor fraction should be documented.
  • Updated molecular testing at relapse may reveal new mutations relevant to treatment selection.

Commonly Confused Codes

  • C92.20 (aCML not in remission) is for primary refractory disease.
  • C92.21 (aCML in remission) is for controlled disease.
  • C92.12 (classic CML in relapse) is the BCR/ABL-positive counterpart.
  • C92.92 (myeloid leukemia, unspecified, in relapse) is less specific.

Child Codes

Code Hierarchy

Also searched as

  • C92 22
  • C9222

For C92.22, 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.

C92.22 maps to CMS-HCC V28 category 20, Lung and Other Severe Cancers. See the ICD-10 to HCC mapping hub for how the V28 crosswalk works. The mapping identifies a payment HCC category for C92.22. Review its source-labeled HCC coefficient above, check the RAF Calculator with complete member context for CMS-HCC V28 PY2026, and confirm the documentation the chart needs before the code is submitted. HCC Buddy shows no RAF score unless every required source and calculation check passes.

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