Burkitt lymphoma, unspecified site

This code signifies a diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma, a highly aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, without specifying the primary anatomical location of the tumor. It represents cases where the exact site of origin is either unknown, not documented, or diffuse.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states a diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma but does not provide information regarding the specific site of involvement. Documentation supporting this code would include pathology reports confirming Burkitt lymphoma without further site specification, or clinical notes indicating a widespread or unlocalized presentation.

• Avoid using this code if a specific anatomical site for the Burkitt lymphoma is documented; instead, use a more precise C83.7- subcategory.
• Always review the entire medical record for any mention of the primary site before defaulting to "unspecified."
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter and no further site specificity is available.