C96.2 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant mast cell neoplasm
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
C96.2Malignant mast cell neoplasm
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where C96.2 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96)
- 3
Category C96
Other and unspecified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue
- 4
Code C96.2
Malignant mast cell neoplasm
More specific choices
Codes under C96.2
C96.2 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C96.2.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C96.2.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C96.2.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- indolent mastocytosis (D47.02)
- mast cell leukemia (C94.30)
- mastocytosis (congenital) (cutaneous) (Q82.2)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C96.2.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C96.2 mean?
C96.2 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant mast cell neoplasm.”
Is C96.2 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C96.2 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 C96.2 located in ICD-10-CM?
C96.2 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96) (C81–C96), under category C96, Other and unspecified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue.
What coding notes are listed for C96.2?
No inclusion terms are listed for C96.2 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: indolent mastocytosis (D47.02); mast cell leukemia (C94.30); mastocytosis (congenital) (cutaneous) (Q82.2). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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