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ICD-10 Coding for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia(C91.00, C83.0, C91.0)

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Comprehensive guide to ICD-10 coding for acute lymphocytic leukemia, including remission and relapse documentation requirements.

Also known as:
Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaALL
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

C00-D49Primary Range

Neoplasms

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
C91.00Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
C91.01Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
C91.02Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in relapse
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
C91.00Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Small cell B-cell lymphomaC83.0
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in relapseC91.02
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remissionC91.01

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.

Omitting blast percentage

Impact

Clinical: Leads to misclassification of leukemia status., Regulatory: May result in non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Affects reimbursement rates.

Mitigation

Always include blast percentage in documentation.

Incorrect remission coding

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can affect DRG assignment., Compliance: May lead to audit triggers., Data Quality: Impacts accuracy of patient records.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation supports remission status with lab results.

Remission documentation

Impact

Inadequate documentation of remission status can trigger audits.

Mitigation

Ensure all remission statuses are supported by lab results.

Frequently Asked Questions

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