ICD-10 Code C85.88 – Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C85.88 – Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
What it is
This code identifies a non-Hodgkin lymphoma that is not otherwise specified by a more exact subtype and involves lymph nodes in multiple sites. Use it when the record names another specified type but does not fit a more precise lymphoma code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings in lymphoma may include enlarged lymph nodes, systemic “B” symptoms, or imaging and pathology consistent with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents an “other specified” non-Hodgkin lymphoma affecting lymph nodes at more than one site. It is appropriate when pathology or oncology notes identify a specific lymphoma type, but no more exact ICD-10 code applies. Check documentation for site detail and exact histology.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a single nodal site, or a more specific lymphoma subtype that has its own code. Check documentation if the record is incomplete.
Coding tip
Match the documented lymphoma subtype and nodal distribution before assigning C85.88.