Follicular lymphoma grade III, unspecified, in remission

This code signifies a specific type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, which is characterized by a follicular growth pattern. The "grade III" indicates a more aggressive form of follicular lymphoma, and "unspecified" refers to the absence of further sub-classification. The "in remission" status indicates that the signs and symptoms of the cancer have significantly decreased or disappeared following treatment.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of follicular lymphoma, grade III, and explicitly indicates that the patient is currently in a state of remission. This typically applies to patients undergoing follow-up care after successful treatment for this specific lymphoma. Supporting documentation should include pathology reports confirming the diagnosis and grade, along with physician notes detailing the remission status.

• Do not use this code if the specific grade of follicular lymphoma is not documented as "grade III."
• Ensure "in remission" is clearly stated; do not assume remission based on treatment completion alone.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis when the patient is receiving active treatment for a different condition, or as a primary diagnosis for follow-up encounters related to the remission.