AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 4; ICD-10-CM New/Revised Codes
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK-Negative, Breast
A new code has been created for anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-negative, of the breast (C84.7A), and there is an inclusion term for breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). BIA-ALCL is a rare type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that can develop around breast implants. It is not a disease of the lymph nodes or the breast tissue. This is a cancer of the immune system, rather than a type of breast cancer. BIA-ALCL occurs most frequently in patients who have breast implants with a textured surface. It has been found with both silicone and saline...
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Article Overview
This article covers a newly created ICD-10-CM diagnosis code related to anaplastic large cell lymphoma of the breast, with discussion of the breast implant–associated form and its clinical context. It is intended for coding professionals and others who need to understand how this diagnosis is represented in ICD-10-CM and why the distinction matters for accurate documentation and code selection.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate identification of this diagnosis affects medical record coding, disease classification, and the distinction between a lymphoma diagnosis and breast or implant-related complications. The article helps readers recognize the relevant ICD-10-CM terminology and the broader clinical setting in which the code is used.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a newly created ICD-10-CM diagnosis category
- How the breast implant–associated form is discussed in relation to the diagnosis
- Why the condition is clinically distinct from breast tissue disease or a breast cancer diagnosis
- What general symptom patterns and implant-related context are described
- How the article addresses related complication coding considerations
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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