ICD-10 Code C83.78 – Burkitt lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C83.78 – Burkitt lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
What it is
C83.78 identifies Burkitt lymphoma involving lymph nodes at multiple sites. Use it when documentation specifies this aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and notes more than one nodal region.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include rapidly enlarging lymph nodes and other manifestations of an aggressive lymphoma. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact nodal sites and any extranodal involvement.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents Burkitt lymphoma affecting multiple lymph node sites, not a single nodal group. It is appropriate when the record clearly states nodal disease in more than one location. Check documentation if the site is unspecified or if the diagnosis is only suspected.
Do not use for
Do not use C83.78 for Burkitt lymphoma limited to one lymph node region or for other non-Hodgkin lymphomas. Do not assign it when the chart does not confirm multiple nodal sites.
Coding tip
Confirm the exact anatomic sites in the pathology or oncology note before assigning this code.