C88.20

Billable code

Heavy chain disease not having achieved remission

The ICD-10 code for heavy chain disease not having achieved remission is C88.20.

Clinical notes

Also known as

Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.

Franklin disease NOS
Franklin disease not having achieved remission
Franklin disease with failed remission
Gamma heavy chain disease NOS
Gamma heavy chain disease not having achieved remission
Gamma heavy chain disease with failed remission
Heavy chain disease NOS
Heavy chain disease with failed remissionMu heavy chain disease not having achieved remission
Mu heavy chain disease NOS
Mu heavy chain disease not having achieved remission
Mu heavy chain disease with failed remission

Documentation support

General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.

•As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.

Related codes in this category

C88.21Heavy chain disease, in remission
C88.20Heavy chain disease not having achieved remission

Associated MS-DRGs

C88.20 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.

Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.