ICD code C83.3 is used to identify diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma affecting lymphatic tissue.
ICD code C83.3 is diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
1. Presence of malignant lymphoid cells with cleaved nuclei observed in lymph node biopsy
2. Histopathological confirmation of follicular growth pattern
3. Evidence of grade 3 follicular lymphoma based on increased number of centroblasts
4. Lymphadenopathy, often generalized or localized
5. Possible B symptoms: unexplained fever, night sweats, or weight loss
6. Absence of prior diagnosis of other specific lymphoma subtypes
7. Immunophenotyping showing B-cell markers (e.g., CD20 positive)
8. Exclusion of transformation to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code C83.3 include:
- 96413 (Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; up to 1 hour, single or initial substance/drug)
- 96415 (Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; each additional hour)
- 96417 (Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; each additional sequential infusion of a new drug, up to 1 hour)
- 96409 (Chemotherapy administration, intravenous, push technique, single or initial substance/drug)
- 96411 (Chemotherapy administration, intravenous, push technique, each additional substance/drug)
- 96401 (Chemotherapy administration, subcutaneous or intramuscular, non-hormonal anti-neoplastic)
- 96402 (Chemotherapy administration, subcutaneous or intramuscular, hormonal anti-neoplastic)
- 96405 (Chemotherapy administration, intralesional, up to and including 7 lesions)
- 96406 (Chemotherapy administration, intralesional, more than 7 lesions)
- 36591 (Collection of blood specimen from a completely implantable venous access device)
- 36592 (Collection of blood specimen using established central or peripheral catheter, venous, not otherwise specified)
- 38220 (Bone marrow aspiration, single or multiple sites)
- 38221 (Bone marrow biopsy, needle or trocar)
These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment and management of ICD code C83.3.
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