C91.01: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
C91.01, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 11 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 128 HCPCS Level II codes, including J9312 (Injection, rituximab, 10 mg), Q5123 (Injection, rituximab-arrx, biosimilar, (riabni), 10 mg), Q5119 (Injection, rituximab-pvvr, biosimilar, (ruxience), 10 mg). 25 of these codes have a 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule amount; E0783 pays $9,917.33 to $11,667.45 (NU) depending on the state. The articles come from 4 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with C91.01 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J9312 | Injection, rituximab, 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q5123 | Injection, rituximab-arrx, biosimilar, (riabni), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| Q5119 | Injection, rituximab-pvvr, biosimilar, (ruxience), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| Q5115 | Injection, rituximab-abbs, biosimilar, (truxima), 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| E0783 | Infusion pump system, implantable, programmable (includes all components, e.g., pump, catheter, connectors, etc.) | Special coverage instructions apply | $9,917.33–$11,667.45 (NU) | 2 |
| E0786 | Implantable programmable infusion pump, replacement (excludes implantable intraspinal catheter) | Special coverage instructions apply | $10,969.75–$11,380.88 (NU) | 2 |
| E0782 | Infusion pump, implantable, non-programmable (includes all components, e.g., pump, catheter, connectors, etc.) | Special coverage instructions apply | $5,200.92–$6,118.73 (NU) | 2 |
| E0785 | Implantable intraspinal (epidural/intrathecal) catheter used with implantable infusion pump, replacement | Special coverage instructions apply | $572.38–$673.39 (KF) | 2 |
| J7999 | Compounded drug, not otherwise classified | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J2274 | Injection, morphine sulfate, preservative-free for epidural or intrathecal use, 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q0512 | Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q0511 | Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| E0784 | External ambulatory infusion pump, insulin | Special coverage instructions apply | $557.75–$635.90 (RR) | 1 |
| K0455 | Infusion pump used for uninterrupted parenteral administration of medication, (e.g., epoprostenol or treprostinol) | Special coverage instructions apply | $320.84–$483.38 (RR) | 1 |
| E0791 | Parenteral infusion pump, stationary, single or multi-channel | Special coverage instructions apply | $282.07–$427.07 (RR) | 1 |
| E0781 | Ambulatory infusion pump, single or multiple channels, electric or battery operated, with administrative equipment, worn by patient | Special coverage instructions apply | $309.33–$396.36 (RR) | 1 |
| E2103 | Non-adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor or receiver | Carrier judgment | $256.09–$334.44 (NU) | 1 |
| A4239 | Supply allowance for non-adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor (CGM), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service | Carrier judgment | $273.28 | 1 |
| A4238 | Supply allowance for adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor (CGM), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service | Carrier judgment | $280.71 (KF) | 1 |
| E2102 | Adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor or receiver | Carrier judgment | $189.08–$239.22 (NU) | 1 |
| A4222 | Infusion supplies for external drug infusion pump, per cassette or bag (list drugs separately) | Carrier judgment | $49.07–$62.94 | 1 |
| A4224 | Supplies for maintenance of insulin infusion catheter, per week | Carrier judgment | $25.87–$32.30 | 1 |
| A4221 | Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) | Carrier judgment | $25.87–$32.30 | 1 |
| E0779 | Ambulatory infusion pump, mechanical, reusable, for infusion 8 hours or greater | Carrier judgment | $20.95–$27.85 (RR) | 1 |
| K0605 | Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, lithium, 4.5 volt, each | Carrier judgment | $20.45–$22.73 (NU) | 1 |
103 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing C91.01
- A52507: External Infusion Pumps - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 55 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33794
- A56380: Billing and Coding: Rituximab (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 6 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35026
- A59101: Billing and Coding: Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 4 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38920, L39297
- A54768: Billing and Coding: Cardiac Blood Pool Imaging (Multiple Gated Acquisition Scanning- MUGA, Ventriculography) When Performed in Conjunction with Cardiotoxic Chemotherapy (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes)
- A52479: Oral Anticancer Drugs - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 8 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33826
- A56462: Billing and Coding: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA) (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 7 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34356
- A56748: Billing and Coding: White Cell Colony Stimulating Factors (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 16 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L37176
- A52480: Oral Antiemetic Drugs (Replacement for Intravenous Antiemetics) - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 19 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33827
- A56695: Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pump (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part B); 9 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33461
- A57206: Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI (Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34220
- A56612: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 9 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34417
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other C91 diagnoses (Lymphoid leukemia)
- C91.00 — Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C91.02 — Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in relapse
- C91.10 — Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved…
- C91.11 — Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type in remission
- C91.12 — Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type in relapse
- C91.30 — Prolymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
- C91.31 — Prolymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type, in remission
- C91.32 — Prolymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type, in relapse
- C91.40 — Hairy cell leukemia not having achieved remission
- C91.41 — Hairy cell leukemia, in remission
- C91.42 — Hairy cell leukemia, in relapse
- C91.50 — Adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia (HTLV-1-associated) not having…
- C91.51 — Adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia (HTLV-1-associated), in remission
- C91.52 — Adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia (HTLV-1-associated), in relapse
- C91.60 — Prolymphocytic leukemia of T-cell type not having achieved remission
- C91.61 — Prolymphocytic leukemia of T-cell type, in remission
- C91.62 — Prolymphocytic leukemia of T-cell type, in relapse
- C91.90 — Lymphoid leukemia, unspecified not having achieved remission
- C91.91 — Lymphoid leukemia, unspecified, in remission
- C91.92 — Lymphoid leukemia, unspecified, in relapse
- C91.A0 — Mature B-cell leukemia Burkitt-type not having achieved remission
- C91.A1 — Mature B-cell leukemia Burkitt-type, in remission
- C91.A2 — Mature B-cell leukemia Burkitt-type, in relapse
- C91.Z0 — Other lymphoid leukemia not having achieved remission
- C91.Z1 — Other lymphoid leukemia, in remission
- C91.Z2 — Other lymphoid leukemia, in relapse
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover C91.01 (Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 11 Medicare billing and coding articles list C91.01 as a covered diagnosis for 128 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 C91.01?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are J9312 (Injection, rituximab, 10 mg, 2 articles); Q5123 (Injection, rituximab-arrx, biosimilar, (riabni), 10 mg, 2 articles); Q5119 (Injection, rituximab-pvvr, biosimilar, (ruxience), 10 mg, 2 articles); Q5115 (Injection, rituximab-abbs, biosimilar, (truxima), 10 mg, 2 articles); E0783 (Infusion pump system, implantable, programmable (includes…, 2 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
What does Medicare pay for equipment billed with C91.01?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): E0783 $9,917.33 to $11,667.45 (NU); E0786 $10,969.75 to $11,380.88 (NU); E0782 $5,200.92 to $6,118.73 (NU); E0785 $572.38 to $673.39 (KF). Medicare pays 80% of the allowed amount after the Part B deductible.
Which Medicare policy articles list C91.01?
A52507 (External Infusion Pumps - Policy Article); A56380 (Billing and Coding: Rituximab); A59101 (Billing and Coding: Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars), and 8 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code C91.01?
C91.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission, in category C91 (Lymphoid leukemia), chapter 2: Neoplasms.
Next steps
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Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.