2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 200.6
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma
- A rare aggressive form of lymphoma (cancer that begins in cells of the lymphatic system) that is usually of T-cell origin.
- A peripheral (mature) T-cell lymphoma, consisting of usually large anaplastic, CD30 positive cells. The majority of cases are positive for the anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALK) protein. The most frequently seen genetic alteration is a t(2;5) translocation. Majority of patients present with advanced disease. The most important prognostic indicator is ALK positivity, which has been associated with a favorable prognosis. (WHO, 2001)
- There are 9 ICD-9-CM codes below 200.6 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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- More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 200.6: 2011 2012 2013.
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 200.6:
large cell (M9640/3) 
anaplastic 
