C13.9

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx, unspecified

Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx, unspecified

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C00-C14

Parent Code

C13

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Malignant neoplasm of hypopharyngeal wall NOS

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

  • 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

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C13.9?

ICD-10-CM code C13.9 represents "Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx, unspecified". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C13.9 a billable code?

Yes, C13.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C13.9 in?

C13.9 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

Are additional codes required with C13.9?

Yes, when using C13.9 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 C13.9 map to?

C13.9 maps to 38 SNOMED CT concepts: 1260018001, 1260021004, 1260040005, 1255648003, 1255646004, and 33 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C13.9?

C13.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153398, C0864862. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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