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C88.2

Non-billable

Heavy chain disease

Heavy chain disease

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

C88

Child Codes

2

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Franklin disease
  • Gamma heavy chain disease
  • Mu heavy chain disease

Child Codes (2)

Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(39)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for heavy chain disease?

The ICD-10-CM code for heavy chain disease is C88.2. The full clinical description is "Heavy chain disease". C88.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C88.2 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C88.2 represents “Heavy chain disease”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C88.2 a billable code?

No, C88.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under C88.2.

What chapter is C88.2 in?

C88.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C88.2?

C88.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: B-cell lymphoma, unspecified (C85.1-); personal history of other malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissues (Z85.79).

What are the subcategories under C88.2?

C88.2 has 2 child codes, including: C88.20 (Heavy chain disease not having achieved remission), C88.21 (Heavy chain disease, in remission).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C88.2?

C88.2 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0018854, C0018852, C0242310. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C88.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like heavy chain disease affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C88.2?

C88.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2A84.Z (Heavy chain diseases, unspecified).

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