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C39.0

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract, part unsp

Malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract, part unspecified

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C30-C39

Parent Code

C39

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • malignant neoplasm of middle ear

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • mesothelioma (C45.-)
  • intrathoracic malignant neoplasm NOS (C76.1)
  • thoracic malignant neoplasm NOS (C76.1)

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

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C39.0?

ICD-10-CM code C39.0 represents "Malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract, part unspecified". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C39.0 a billable code?

Yes, C39.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C39.0 in?

C39.0 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C39.0?

C39.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: mesothelioma (C45.-); intrathoracic malignant neoplasm NOS (C76.1); thoracic malignant neoplasm NOS (C76.1).

Are additional codes required with C39.0?

Yes, when using C39.0 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 C39.0 map to?

C39.0 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 449066004, 94118008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C39.0?

C39.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153506. 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.