Personal history of Hodgkin lymphoma

This code indicates that a patient has a past medical history of Hodgkin lymphoma, meaning they have been diagnosed with and treated for this type of cancer in the past and are currently in remission or no longer receiving active treatment for it. It signifies that the disease is no longer present but remains a significant factor in the patient's overall health management due to potential long-term effects or risk of recurrence.

This code is appropriate for patients who have completed treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma and are now being seen for follow-up care, surveillance for recurrence, or management of late effects of their cancer or its treatment. It should be used when the patient is not currently undergoing active treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma and there is no evidence of active disease.

• Always sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter, unless it is the sole reason for the visit (e.g., routine follow-up).
• Do not use this code if the patient is still receiving active treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma; in such cases, a code from the C81 category would be more appropriate.
• Consider adding codes for any documented late effects or complications resulting from the past Hodgkin lymphoma or its treatment.