C46.3 vs C81.38
C46.3 (Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes) compared with C81.38 (Lymphocyte depleted Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. C81.38 carries an Excludes2 note covering C46.3: “Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes (C46.3)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| C46.3Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes | C81.38Lymphocyte depleted Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) |
| Definition | Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (C46.3). | Lymphocyte depleted Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (C81.38). |
| Code first | any human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20) | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources