C81 ICD-10-CM Code: Hodgkin lymphoma
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
C81Hodgkin lymphoma
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where C81 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96)
- 3
Category C81
Hodgkin lymphoma
- 4
Code C81
Hodgkin lymphoma
Codes under C81
C81 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C81.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C81.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C81.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- personal history of Hodgkin lymphoma (Z85.71)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C81.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C81 mean?
C81 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Hodgkin lymphoma.”
Is C81 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C81 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is C81 located in ICD-10-CM?
C81 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96) (C81–C96), under category C81, Hodgkin lymphoma.
What coding notes are listed for C81?
No inclusion terms are listed for C81 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: personal history of Hodgkin lymphoma (Z85.71). No Excludes2 note is listed.