C13.2
BillableMalignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx
Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus (C12)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of posterior hypopharyngeal wall93968005
- Neoplasm of posterior hypopharyngeal wall126691006
- Tumor of posterior wall of hypopharynx126691006
- Tumour of posterior wall of hypopharynx126691006
- Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx303012000
- Malignant tumor of posterior wall of hypopharynx303012000
- Malignant tumour of posterior wall of hypopharynx303012000
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx707492001
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of posterior wall of hypopharynx707686002
- Squamous cell carcinoma of posterior wall of hypopharynx1260082009
UMLS
- Malignant Neoplasm of Posterior Wall of HypopharynxC0496770
- Malignant neoplasm of posterior hypopharyngeal wallC0496770
- Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynxC0496770
- Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx (disorder)C0496770
- Malignant tumor of posterior wall of hypopharynxC0496770
- Malignant tumour of posterior wall of hypopharynxC0496770
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx is C13.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx". C13.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C13.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C13.2 represents "Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C13.2 a billable code?
Yes, C13.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C13.2 in?
C13.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
Are additional codes required with C13.2?
Yes, when using C13.2 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 C13.2 map to?
C13.2 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 303012000, 126691006, 93968005, 707492001, 707686002, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C13.2?
C13.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496770. 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.