Skip to content

C92.22

Billable

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

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 20Lung and Other Severe Cancers
0.000
V24HCC 9Lung and Other Severe Cancers
0.973
ESRDHCC 9Lung and Other Severe Cancers
0.000
RxHCCHCC 19Lymphoma and Other Cancers
0.000

What This Code Means

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

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

Code Hierarchy

Open C92.22 in the Interactive Encoder

See full code details, AI coding tips, HCC mappings, and related codes in our interactive encoder. Start your 14-day Pro trial — no credit card required.