C78.89 vs C82
C78.89 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of other digestive organs) compared with C82 (Follicular lymphoma), 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. C82 carries an Excludes2 note covering C78.89: “secondary neoplasm of spleen (C78.89)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| C78.89Secondary malignant neoplasm of other digestive organs | C82Follicular lymphoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) |
| Definition | Secondary malignant neoplasm of other digestive organs is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (C78.89). | Follicular lymphoma is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (C82). |
| Includes | — | follicular lymphoma with or without diffuse areas |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources