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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C12?
ICD-10-CM code C12 represents "Malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus". It 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 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 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.
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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.