ICD-10 Code C81.17 – Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma, spleen (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C81.17 – Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma, spleen
What it is
C81.17 identifies nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma involving the spleen. Use it when documentation specifies this Hodgkin lymphoma subtype and splenic involvement.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Hodgkin lymphoma may present with lymphadenopathy, constitutional “B” symptoms, or imaging and pathology findings showing splenic involvement.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma with disease in the spleen. It may be supported by pathology, imaging, or a clear assessment stating splenic involvement. If the record names Hodgkin lymphoma but does not specify the subtype or site, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for other Hodgkin lymphoma subtypes, unspecified Hodgkin lymphoma, or non-Hodgkin lymphomas. If splenic disease is not documented, do not assume this site.
Coding tip
Code the subtype and anatomic site only when both are clearly stated in the record.