ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 196.1
Diagnosis Code: 196.1 (Raw: 1961)
Description: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 196.1 is designated for Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.
