C12
BillableMalignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus
Malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of pyriform fossa
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(61)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus93978008
- Neoplasm of pyriform sinus126688006
- Tumor of pyriform fossa126688006
- Tumour of pyriform fossa126688006
- Malignant neoplasm of piriform recess363401000
- Malignant neoplasm of pyriform fossa363401000
- Malignant tumor of pyriform fossa363401000
- Malignant tumor of pyriform sinus363401000
- Malignant tumour of pyriform fossa363401000
- Malignant tumour of pyriform sinus363401000
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx707492001
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of pyriform sinus707704007
- Carcinoma of pyriform fossa1141621000
- Carcinoma of pyriform sinus1141621000
- Malignant epithelial neoplasm of pyriform fossa1141621000
- Squamous cell carcinoma of piriform sinus1260083004
UMLS
- Malignant Neoplasm of Pyriform FossaC0153400
- Malignant Neoplasm of Pyriform SinusC0153400
- Malignant Neoplasm of the Pyriform FossaC0153400
- Malignant Neoplasm of the Pyriform SinusC0153400
- Malignant Pyriform Fossa NeoplasmC0153400
- Malignant Pyriform Fossa TumorC0153400
- Malignant Pyriform Sinus NeoplasmC0153400
- Malignant Pyriform Sinus TumorC0153400
- Malignant Tumor of Pyriform FossaC0153400
- Malignant Tumor of Pyriform SinusC0153400
- Malignant Tumor of the Pyriform FossaC0153400
- Malignant Tumor of the Pyriform SinusC0153400
- Malignant neoplasm of piriform recessC0153400
- Malignant neoplasm of pyriform fossaC0153400
- Malignant neoplasm of pyriform fossa (disorder)C0153400
- Malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinusC0153400
- Malignant tumor of pyriform fossaC0153400
- Malignant tumor of pyriform sinusC0153400
- Malignant tumour of pyriform fossaC0153400
- Malignant tumour of pyriform sinusC0153400
Clinical Terms
- Malignant Pyriform Sinus Neoplasm
- Malignant neoplasm of pyriform fossa
- Malignant neoplasm of pyriform fossa (disorder)
- Malignant Tumor of Pyriform Sinus
- Malignant neoplasm of piriform recess
- Malignant Pyriform Fossa Tumor
- Carcinoma of pyriform sinus
- Primary malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus
- Malignant tumor of pyriform fossa
- Malignant Tumor of the Pyriform Sinus
- Malignant tumour of pyriform sinus
- Malignant epithelial neoplasm of pyriform fossa
- Tumour of pyriform fossa
- Neoplasm of pyriform sinus
- Malignant Neoplasm of the Pyriform Fossa
- Squamous cell carcinoma of piriform sinus
- Malignant Neoplasm of the Pyriform Sinus
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of pyriform sinus
- Malignant Tumor of the Pyriform Fossa
- Malignant Pyriform Fossa Neoplasm
- Malignant tumour of pyriform fossa
- Carcinoma of pyriform fossa
- Tumor of pyriform fossa
- Malignant Pyriform Sinus Tumor
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus is C12. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus". C12 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C12 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C12 represents “Malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C12 a billable code?
Yes, C12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C12 in?
C12 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
Are additional codes required with C12?
Yes, when using C12, also report: ; 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 C12 map to?
C12 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 1141621000, 363401000, 126688006, 93978008, 707492001, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C12?
C12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153400. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C12 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus 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 C12?
C12 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B6C.Z (Malignant neoplasms of piriform sinus, unspecified).
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