Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM C94.8 is the diagnosis code for Other specified leukemias. 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.
Understanding where C94.8 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, C94.8 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
C94.8 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other specified leukemias". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of C94.8 is C94 ("Other leukemias of specified cell type"). C94.8 provides a more specific classification within this category.
C94.8 is located in Section C81-C96 — "Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
C94.8 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: C94.80, C94.81, C94.82.
Use C94.8 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other specified leukemias" 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 Other specified leukemias is C94.8.
No, C94.8 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
C94.8 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, C94.8 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.