Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 201.98
Hodgkin's disease, unspecified type, lymph nodes of multiple sites
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 201.98 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 201.98 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 201.98 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C81.98 Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of multiple sites
Approximate Synonyms
  • Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple LN sites
  • Hodgkin's disease of lymph nodes of multiple sites
  • Lymphoma multiple sites lymph node, Hodgkins
Clinical Information
  • Ann arbor classification: stage iii: involvement of lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm (iii), which also may be accompanied by extralymphatic extension in association with adjacent lymph node involvement (iiie) or by involvement of the spleen (iiis) or both (iiie,s)
  • Cancer is found in lymph node areas on both sides of the diaphragm (the thin muscle under the lungs that helps one breathe). The cancer may have also spread to an area or organ near the lymph node areas and/or to the spleen
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