ICD-10 Code C85.8 – Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C85.8 – Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
What it is
C85.8 identifies non-Hodgkin lymphoma that does not fit a more specific ICD-10 category. Use it when the record confirms a lymphoma diagnosis, but the subtype is described as other specified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical lymphoma findings may include enlarged lymph nodes, unexplained weight loss, fever, or night sweats, but the chart should support the specific diagnosis.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a non-Hodgkin lymphoma subtype that is named but not separately indexed in ICD-10-CM. It also applies when the record clearly states “other specified” non-Hodgkin lymphoma. If the subtype is later clarified, code the more specific diagnosis instead.
Do not use for
Do not use C85.8 for unspecified non-Hodgkin lymphoma, other lymphoma categories, or Hodgkin lymphoma. Check documentation if the pathology or clinician note names a more exact subtype.
Coding tip
Always code from the most specific lymphoma wording in the record, and query if the note only says “lymphoma” without a clear non-Hodgkin subtype.