C92.Z2
BillableOther myeloid leukemia, in relapse
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 20 — Lung and Other Severe Cancers
0.000V24HCC 9 — Lung and Other Severe Cancers
0.973ESRDHCC 9 — Lung and Other Severe Cancers
0.000RxHCCHCC 19 — Lymphoma and Other Cancers
0.000What This Code Means
A rare or unspecified type of myeloid leukemia (blood cancer) that has returned after a period of remission.
Coding Tips
- •The 'Z' indicates 'other' myeloid leukemia types not fitting standard classifications
- •The '2' suffix indicates relapse; confirm documentation shows the cancer was previously in remission before recurring
Clinical Significance
Other myeloid leukemia in relapse indicates a rare myeloid leukemia subtype that returned after a documented period of remission. Relapsed myeloid leukemia of uncommon subtypes presents particular treatment challenges due to limited evidence-based salvage regimens for rare variants.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documentation must establish a clear timeline showing prior remission followed by disease recurrence.
- ✓Bone marrow biopsy results, peripheral blood findings showing recurrent blasts, and the planned salvage therapy approach should all be documented.
- ✓The provider must specify the atypical nature of the myeloid leukemia subtype.
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└C92Myeloid leukemia└C92.ZOther myeloid leukemia└C92.Z2Other myeloid leukemia, in relapse
└C92.Z2Other myeloid leukemia, in relapse