ICD-10 Code C81.14 – Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C81.14 – Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb
What it is
C81.14 identifies nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma involving lymph nodes of the axilla and upper limb. Use it when documentation specifies this Hodgkin lymphoma subtype and the nodal site.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Hodgkin lymphoma may present with enlarged lymph nodes, sometimes in the axilla or upper limb region, and may be confirmed by pathology.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma and names lymph nodes of the axilla or upper limb as the involved site. It is appropriate for confirmed diagnoses, staging, or ongoing management when that anatomic location is specified.
If the record only says Hodgkin lymphoma without subtype or site, check documentation before assigning C81.14.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified Hodgkin lymphoma, other Hodgkin subtypes, or lymph node involvement outside the axilla and upper limb. Check documentation if the site is unclear.
Coding tip
Verify both the histologic subtype and the exact nodal location in the pathology or oncology note before coding.