C88
Non-Billable

Malignant immunoproliferative diseases and certain other B-cell lymphomas

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Malignant immunoproliferative diseases and certain other B-cell lymphomas?

ICD-10-CM C88 is the diagnosis code for Malignant immunoproliferative diseases and certain other B-cell lymphomas. This code falls under the section "Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â›” Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for C88

â›” Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as C88. They are mutually exclusive:

  • B-cell lymphoma, unspecified (C85.1-)
  • personal history of other malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissues (Z85.79)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where C88 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeC88 — Malignant immunoproliferative diseases and certain other B-cell lymphomas
Sub-Codes 6 entries
C88.0Waldenström macroglobulinemiaNon-BillableC88.00Waldenström macroglobulinemia not having achieved remissionBillableC88.01Waldenström macroglobulinemia, in remissionBillableC88.2Heavy chain diseaseNon-BillableC88.20Heavy chain disease not having achieved remissionBillableC88.21Heavy chain disease, in remissionBillableC88.3Immunoproliferative small intestinal diseaseNon-BillableC88.30Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease not having achieved remissionBillableC88.31Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease, in remissionBillableC88.4Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue [MALT-lymphoma]Non-BillableC88.40Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue [MALT-lymphoma] not having achieved remissionBillableC88.41Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue [MALT-lymphoma], in remissionBillableC88.8Other malignant immunoproliferative diseasesNon-BillableC88.80Other malignant immunoproliferative diseases not having achieved remissionBillableC88.81Other malignant immunoproliferative diseases, in remissionBillableC88.9Malignant immunoproliferative disease, unspecifiedNon-BillableC88.90Malignant immunoproliferative disease, unspecified not having achieved remissionBillableC88.91Malignant immunoproliferative disease, unspecified, in remissionBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is C88 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, C88 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does C88 mean?

C88 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Malignant immunoproliferative diseases and certain other B-cell lymphomas". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is C88 in?

C88 is located in Section C81-C96 — "Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of C88?

C88 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: C88.0, C88.2, C88.3, C88.4, C88.8 and more.

When should I use C88?

Use C88 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Malignant immunoproliferative diseases and certain other B-cell lymphomas" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Malignant immunoproliferative diseases and certain other B-cell lymphomas?

The ICD-10-CM code for Malignant immunoproliferative diseases and certain other B-cell lymphomas is C88.

Can C88 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, C88 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is C88 in?

C88 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from C88?

Type 1 Excludes for C88 include: B-cell lymphoma, unspecified (C85.1-); personal history of other malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissues (Z85.79).

Is C88 valid for 2026?

Yes, C88 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
C88
Malignant immunoproliferative diseases and certain other B-cell lymphomas
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49)
C81-C96 — Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue
2026 ICD-10-CM