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C10

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx

Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C00-C14

Child Codes

7

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Child Codes (7)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(19)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of oropharynx?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of oropharynx is C10. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx". C10 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C10 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C10 represents “Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C10 a billable code?

No, C10 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under C10.

What chapter is C10 in?

C10 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What are the subcategories under C10?

C10 has 7 child codes, including: C10.0 (Malignant neoplasm of vallecula), C10.1 (Malignant neoplasm of anterior surface of epiglottis), C10.2 (Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of oropharynx), C10.3 (Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of oropharynx), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with C10?

Yes, when using C10, also report: ; 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 C10?

C10 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153382. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C10 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of oropharynx affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C10?

C10 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B6A.Z (Malignant neoplasms of oropharynx, unspecified).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.