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)
- malignant neoplasm of oral cavity NOS (C06.9)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify:
- 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)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C14?
ICD-10-CM code C14 represents "Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx". It 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 you should also code: code to identify:; 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.
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