C78.89 vs C85
C78.89 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of other digestive organs) compared with C85 (Other specified and unspecified types of non-Hodgkin 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. C85 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 | C85Other specified and unspecified types of non-Hodgkin 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). | Other specified and unspecified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (C85). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources