C13
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of hypopharynx
Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (5)
C13.0Malignant neoplasm of postcricoid region
C13.1Malig neoplasm of aryepiglottic fold, hypopharyngeal aspect
C13.2Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx
C13.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of hypopharynx
C13.9Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)
UMLS
- Cancer, HypopharyngealC0153398
- Cancers, HypopharyngealC0153398
- Hypopharyngeal CancerC0153398
- Hypopharyngeal CancersC0153398
- Hypopharyngeal cancerC0153398
- Malignant Hypopharyngeal NeoplasmC0153398
- Malignant Hypopharyngeal TumorC0153398
- Malignant Neoplasm of HypopharynxC0153398
- Malignant Neoplasm of the HypopharynxC0153398
- Malignant Tumor of HypopharynxC0153398
- Malignant Tumor of the HypopharynxC0153398
- Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynxC0153398
- Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx (disorder)C0153398
- Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx, unspecifiedC0153398
- Malignant neoplasm of laryngopharynxC0153398
- Malignant tumor of hypopharynxC0153398
- Malignant tumor of laryngopharynxC0153398
- Malignant tumour of hypopharynxC0153398
- Malignant tumour of laryngopharynxC0153398
- cancer hypopharyngealC0153398
- cancer hypopharynxC0153398
- hypopharyngeal cancerC0153398
- hypopharynx cancerC0153398
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx is C13. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx". C13 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C13 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C13 represents “Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C13 a billable code?
No, C13 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under C13.
What chapter is C13 in?
C13 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What are the subcategories under C13?
C13 has 5 child codes, including: C13.0 (Malignant neoplasm of postcricoid region), C13.1 (Malig neoplasm of aryepiglottic fold, hypopharyngeal aspect), C13.2 (Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx), C13.8 (Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of hypopharynx), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with C13?
Yes, when using C13, 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 are the UMLS CUIs for C13?
C13 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153398. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C13 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx 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 C13?
C13 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B6D.Z (Malignant neoplasms of hypopharynx, unspecified).
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