C11
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of nasopharynx
Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
C11.0Malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx
C11.1Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of nasopharynx
C11.2Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of nasopharynx
C11.3Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of nasopharynx
C11.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of nasopharynx
C11.9Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Cancer of NasopharynxC0153392
- Cancer of nasopharynxC0153392
- Cancer of the NasopharynxC0153392
- Cancer, NasopharyngealC0153392
- Cancer, NasopharynxC0153392
- Cancers, NasopharyngealC0153392
- Cancers, NasopharynxC0153392
- Malignant Nasopharyngeal NeoplasmC0153392
- Malignant Nasopharyngeal TumorC0153392
- Malignant Neoplasm of NasopharynxC0153392
- Malignant Neoplasm of the NasopharynxC0153392
- Malignant Tumor of NasopharynxC0153392
- Malignant Tumor of the NasopharynxC0153392
- Malignant nasopharyngeal neoplasmC0153392
- Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynxC0153392
- Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx (disorder)C0153392
- Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecifiedC0153392
- Malignant tumor of epipharynxC0153392
- Malignant tumor of nasopharynxC0153392
- Malignant tumor of postnasal spaceC0153392
- Malignant tumour of epipharynxC0153392
- Malignant tumour of nasopharynxC0153392
- Malignant tumour of postnasal spaceC0153392
- Nasopharyngeal CancerC0153392
- Nasopharyngeal CancersC0153392
- Nasopharyngeal cancerC0153392
- Nasopharyngeal cancer NOSC0153392
- Nasopharynx CancerC0153392
- Nasopharynx CancersC0153392
- cancer nasopharyngealC0153392
- cancer nasopharynxC0153392
- nasopharyngeal cancerC0153392
- nasopharynx cancerC0153392
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C11?
ICD-10-CM code C11 represents "Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C11 a billable code?
No, C11 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under C11.
What chapter is C11 in?
C11 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What are the subcategories under C11?
C11 has 6 child codes, including: C11.0 (Malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx), C11.1 (Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of nasopharynx), C11.2 (Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of nasopharynx), C11.3 (Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of nasopharynx), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with C11?
Yes, when using C11 you should also code: code to identify:; 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 C11?
C11 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153392. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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