AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 3; Ask the Editor
History of Lymphoma in Remission
A patient presents for treatment of a normal pressure hydrocephalus. The provider notes in the past medical history, “History of lymphoma, status post radiation and chemotherapy in remission.” Since there is no unique code to capture lymphoma not further specified in remission, what is the correct code assignment for this condition? ...
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Article Overview
This premium coding article explains a coding scenario involving a patient with a past history of lymphoma in remission. It is intended for coding professionals who need to understand the relevant ICD-10-CM classification context, the index pathway, and the associated official coding guidance referenced by the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate reporting of past cancer history affects problem lists, risk adjustment, and coding consistency. This article helps readers identify the appropriate ICD-10-CM category for a documented lymphoma history in remission and understand the related guideline context.
What You Will Learn
- How a history of lymphoma in remission is categorized in ICD-10-CM
- How the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index supports this type of code lookup
- Which official coding guidance is referenced for prior malignancy history
- How this scenario differs from coding an active malignancy
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Billing staff
Codes Discussed
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