Mrutkowski18
Networker
What code is used for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in remission?
Any help would be great.
Any help would be great.
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Wiki Non-hodgkins lymphoma
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Tonyj
True Blue
There isn't a code for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in remission. The 5th digits refer to site.
Mrutkowski18
Networker
So I'm not supposed to code it at all?
mitchellde
True Blue
Documentation of lymphoma in remission is still assigned to the appropriate code from categories 200 to 202. “Lymphoma patients who are in remission are still considered to have lymphoma and should be assigned the appropriate code from categories 200-202” (AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, 1992, second quarter, page 3).
Mrutkowski18
Networker
thank you very much 
KaylaR2007
Contributor
202.80. Although the cancer is in remission, it is still not completely gone and should be coded active.