Lymphocy deplet Hodgkin lymph, nodes of head, face, and neck

This code signifies a rare and aggressive subtype of Hodgkin lymphoma characterized by a scarcity of lymphocytes and an abundance of Reed-Sternberg cells, specifically affecting the lymph nodes located in the head, face, and neck regions. Patients typically present with localized lymphadenopathy in these areas.

Apply this code when documentation clearly specifies a diagnosis of lymphocyte-depleted Hodgkin lymphoma with confirmed involvement of lymph nodes in the head, face, or neck. Pathological reports confirming the specific subtype and anatomical location are essential for accurate coding.

• Ensure the pathology report explicitly states "lymphocyte depleted" subtype, as other Hodgkin lymphoma subtypes have different codes.
• Verify the anatomical site of involvement is precisely limited to the head, face, and neck lymph nodes.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter or treatment.