2B6B.2
Malignant neoplasms of pharyngeal tonsil
Malignant neoplasms of pharyngeal tonsil
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
2: NeoplasmsBlock
2B60-2B6YParent Code
2B6BChild Codes
4
WHO Foundation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for malignant neoplasms of pharyngeal tonsil?
The ICD-11 code for malignant neoplasms of pharyngeal tonsil is 2B6B.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasms of pharyngeal tonsil".
What does ICD-11 code 2B6B.2 mean?
ICD-11 code 2B6B.2 represents “Malignant neoplasms of pharyngeal tonsil”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.
What chapter is 2B6B.2 in?
2B6B.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes 2A00-2F9Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 2B6B.2?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 2B6B.2 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-10. Use the ICD-11 to ICD-10 converter to search for related codes.
What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?
ICD-11 is the latest revision of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases, succeeding ICD-10. Key differences include: a fully digital-first design, new chapters for sleep-wake disorders, sexual health, and traditional medicine, improved coding for rare diseases, and better integration with electronic health records through extension codes.
What are the subcategories under 2B6B.2?
2B6B.2 has 4 child codes, including: 2B6B.20 (Squamous cell carcinoma of pharyngeal tonsil), 2B6B.21 (Other or unspecified malignant epithelial neoplasm of pharyngeal tonsil), 2B6B.2Y (Other specified malignant neoplasms of pharyngeal tonsil), 2B6B.2Z (Malignant neoplasm of pharyngeal tonsil without mention of type).
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