ICD-10-CM C90.12 is the diagnosis code for Plasma cell leukemia in relapse. 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 C90.12 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, C90.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
C90.12 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Plasma cell leukemia in relapse". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of C90.12 is C90.1 ("Plasma cell leukemia"). C90.12 provides a more specific classification within this category.
C90.12 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 C90.12 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Plasma cell leukemia in relapse" 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 Plasma cell leukemia in relapse is C90.12.
Yes, C90.12 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
C90.12 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, C90.12 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.