Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM C96 is the diagnosis code for Other and unspecified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue. 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as C96. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where C96 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, C96 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
C96 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other and unspecified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
C96 is located in Section C81-C96 — "Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
C96 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: C96.0, C96.2, C96.4, C96.5, C96.6 and more.
Use C96 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other and unspecified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue" 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 and unspecified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue is C96.
No, C96 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
C96 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for C96 include: personal history of other malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissues (Z85.79).
Yes, C96 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.