C08
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of other and unsp major salivary glands
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- malignant neoplasm of salivary ducts
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this 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)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C08?
ICD-10-CM code C08 represents "Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C08 a billable code?
No, C08 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under C08.
What chapter is C08 in?
C08 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C08?
C08 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location.
What are the subcategories under C08?
C08 has 3 child codes, including: C08.0 (Malignant neoplasm of submandibular gland), C08.1 (Malignant neoplasm of sublingual gland), C08.9 (Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with C08?
Yes, when using C08 you should also 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).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C08?
C08 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153362, C4290059. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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