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Compare/C79.52 vs C82

C79.52 vs C82

C79.52 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone marrow) 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 C79.52: “secondary neoplasm of bone marrow (C79.52)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

C79.52Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone marrowC82Follicular lymphoma
Billing statusBillableNon-billable header

Report instead: C82.00, C82.01, C82.02, C82.03, C82.04

ClassificationC00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49)C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49)
DefinitionSecondary malignant neoplasm of bone marrow is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (C79.52).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