C94.8

Non-billable

Other specified leukemias

Other specified leukemias

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C81-C96

Parent Code

C94

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Aggressive NK-cell leukemia
  • Acute basophilic leukemia

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • leukemic reticuloendotheliosis (C91.4-)
  • myelodysplastic syndromes (D46.-)
  • personal history of leukemia (Z85.6)
  • plasma cell leukemia (C90.1-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes (C46.3)
  • secondary and unspecified neoplasm of lymph nodes (C77.-)
  • secondary neoplasm of bone marrow (C79.52)
  • secondary neoplasm of spleen (C78.89)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • , if applicable, eosinophilia (D72.18)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other specified leukemias?

The ICD-10-CM code for other specified leukemias is C94.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified leukemias". C94.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C94.8 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C94.8 represents "Other specified leukemias". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C94.8 a billable code?

No, C94.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under C94.8.

What chapter is C94.8 in?

C94.8 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C94.8?

C94.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: leukemic reticuloendotheliosis (C91.4-); myelodysplastic syndromes (D46.-); personal history of leukemia (Z85.6); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under C94.8?

C94.8 has 3 child codes, including: C94.80 (Other specified leukemias not having achieved remission), C94.81 (Other specified leukemias, in remission), C94.82 (Other specified leukemias, in relapse).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C94.8?

C94.8 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0023437, C1292777, C0029812. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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