C11.1

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of nasopharynx

Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of nasopharynx

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C00-C14

Parent Code

C11

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Malignant neoplasm of adenoid
  • Malignant neoplasm of pharyngeal tonsil

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this 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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C11.1?

ICD-10-CM code C11.1 represents "Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of nasopharynx". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C11.1 a billable code?

Yes, C11.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C11.1 in?

C11.1 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

Are additional codes required with C11.1?

Yes, when using C11.1 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 SNOMED CT codes does C11.1 map to?

C11.1 maps to 14 SNOMED CT concepts: 1010656004, 187694000, 187693006, 127228008, 94144008, and 9 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C11.1?

C11.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153394, C0345653. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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