C10.8
BillableMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of junctional region of oropharynx
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- malignant neoplasm of tonsil (C09.-)
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C10.8?
ICD-10-CM code C10.8 represents "Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C10.8 a billable code?
Yes, C10.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C10.8 in?
C10.8 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
Are additional codes required with C10.8?
Yes, when using C10.8 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 SNOMED CT codes does C10.8 map to?
C10.8 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 187685006, 109832008, 707529004. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C10.8?
C10.8 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0496767, C0153388. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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