ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for C96.5
Multifocal and unisystemic Langerhans-cell histiocytosis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for C96.5
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- multifocal and multisystemic (disseminated) Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (C96.0)
- unifocal Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (C96.6)
Inclusion Terms
- Hand-Schüller-Christian disease
- Histiocytosis X, multifocal
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code C96.5 (Multifocal and unisystemic Langerhans-cell histiocytosis)
ICD-10-CM code C96.5 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM C96.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about C96.5 - Multifocal and unisystemic Langerhans-cell histiocytosis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Multifocal and unisystemic Langerhans-cell histiocytosis.