Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM C84.64 is the diagnosis code for Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb. This code falls under the section "Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where C84.64 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, C84.64 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
C84.64 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of C84.64 is C84.6 ("Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive"). C84.64 provides a more specific classification within this category.
C84.64 is located in Section C81-C96 — "Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use C84.64 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb is C84.64.
Yes, C84.64 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
C84.64 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, C84.64 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.