C14
Non-billableMalig neoplasm of sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx
Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malig neoplasm of sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx?
The ICD-10-CM code for malig neoplasm of sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx is C14. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx". C14 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C14 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C14 represents “Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C14 a billable code?
No, C14 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under C14.
What chapter is C14 in?
C14 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C14?
C14 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasm of oral cavity NOS (C06.9).
What are the subcategories under C14?
C14 has 3 child codes, including: C14.0 (Malignant neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified), C14.2 (Malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring), C14.8 (Malig neoplm of ovrlp sites of lip, oral cavity and pharynx).
Are additional codes required with C14?
Yes, when using C14, also report: ; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-); 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 C14?
C14 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153404. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C14 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malig neoplasm of sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx 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 C14?
C14 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B6E.Z (Malignant neoplasms of other or ill-defined sites in the lip, oral cavity or pharynx, unspecified).
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