C10
Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx
Non-billableCategory
Coding Guidelines
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- malignant neoplasm of tonsil (C09.-)
Use Additional Code
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
- exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
- exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
- tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Specific Codes (7)
C10.0Billable
Malignant neoplasm of vallecula
C10.1Billable
Malignant neoplasm of anterior surface of epiglottis
C10.2Billable
Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of oropharynx
C10.3Billable
Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of oropharynx
C10.4Billable
Malignant neoplasm of branchial cleft
C10.8Billable
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx
C10.9Billable
Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
