C08.9
BillableMalignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified
Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of salivary gland (major) NOS
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- malignant neoplasm of salivary ducts
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(95)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland93883004
- Cancer major salivary glands contiguous109824000
- Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of major salivary gland109824000
- Malignant neoplasm, overlapping lesion of major salivary glands109824000
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland109824000
- Primary malignant neoplasm of salivary gland duct109828002
- Neoplasm of salivary gland duct126791000
- Overlapping neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland254388002
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland255070009
- Cancer of salivary gland255072001
- Malignant neoplasm of salivary gland255072001
- Malignant tumor of salivary gland255072001
- Malignant tumour of salivary gland255072001
- Salivary gland cancer255072001
- Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland363378008
- Malignant tumor of major salivary gland363378008
- Malignant tumour of major salivary gland363378008
- Adenoid cystic carcinoma of salivary gland422833009
- Polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma of salivary gland423038006
- Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of salivary gland423708008
- Cancer of salivary gland, mixed tumor425225007
- Cancer of salivary gland, mixed tumour425225007
- Malignant mixed tumor of salivary gland425225007
- Malignant mixed tumour of salivary gland425225007
- Malignant epithelial neoplasm of salivary gland783155007
- Neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland1163347004
- Tumor of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland1163347004
- Tumour of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland1163347004
- Malignant neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland1163357003
- Malignant tumor of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland1163357003
- Malignant tumour of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland1163357003
- Primary adenoid cystic carcinoma of salivary gland1259502006
- Primary polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma of salivary gland1259504007
- Primary mucoepidermoid carcinoma of salivary gland1259505008
- Primary cancer of salivary gland, mixed tumor1259771002
- Primary cancer of salivary gland, mixed tumour1259771002
- Primary malignant mixed tumor of salivary gland1259771002
- Primary malignant mixed tumour of salivary gland1259771002
- Primary carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of salivary gland683031000119101
UMLS
- Malignant Major Salivary Gland NeoplasmC0496763
- Malignant Major Salivary Gland TumorC0496763
- Malignant Neoplasm of Major Salivary GlandC0496763
- Malignant Neoplasm of the Major Salivary GlandC0496763
- Malignant Tumor of Major Salivary GlandC0496763
- Malignant Tumor of the Major Salivary GlandC0496763
- Malignant neoplasm of major salivary glandC0496763
- Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland (disorder)C0496763
- Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecifiedC0496763
- Malignant neoplasm of salivary gland (major) NOSC0496763
- Malignant tumor of major salivary glandC0496763
- Malignant tumour of major salivary glandC0496763
Clinical Terms
- Primary malignant mixed tumor of salivary gland
- Malignant mixed tumor of salivary gland
- Cancer major salivary glands contiguous
- Tumor of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
- Malignant tumor of salivary gland
- Overlapping neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
- Malignant Major Salivary Gland Neoplasm
- Neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
- Cancer of salivary gland, mixed tumour
- Malignant Tumor of Major Salivary Gland
- Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland (disorder)
- Primary malignant mixed tumour of salivary gland
- Malignant neoplasm of salivary gland
- Malignant Tumor of the Major Salivary Gland
- Primary cancer of salivary gland, mixed tumor
- Salivary gland cancer
- Primary mucoepidermoid carcinoma of salivary gland
- Primary polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma of salivary gland
- Primary carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of salivary gland
- Adenoid cystic carcinoma of salivary gland
- Polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma of salivary gland
- Primary adenoid cystic carcinoma of salivary gland
- Primary malignant neoplasm of salivary gland duct
- Malignant Major Salivary Gland Tumor
- Primary malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland
- Malignant neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
- Malignant tumor of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland
- Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of major salivary gland
- Primary cancer of salivary gland, mixed tumour
- Malignant epithelial neoplasm of salivary gland
- Cancer of salivary gland, mixed tumor
- Malignant tumour of major salivary gland
- Malignant neoplasm of salivary gland (major) NOS
- Malignant neoplasm, overlapping lesion of major salivary glands
- Tumour of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
- Neoplasm of salivary gland duct
- Malignant tumour of salivary gland
- Cancer of salivary gland
- Malignant Neoplasm of the Major Salivary Gland
- Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of salivary gland
- Malignant tumour of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
- Malignant mixed tumour of salivary gland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified is C08.9. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified". C08.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C08.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C08.9 represents “Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C08.9 a billable code?
Yes, C08.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C08.9 in?
C08.9 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C08.9?
C08.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location.
Are additional codes required with C08.9?
Yes, when using C08.9, 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 SNOMED CT codes does C08.9 map to?
C08.9 maps to 20 SNOMED CT concepts: 422833009, 109824000, 255072001, 425225007, 783155007, and 15 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C08.9?
C08.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496763. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C08.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified 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 C08.9?
C08.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B68.Z (Malignant neoplasms of submandibular or sublingual glands, unspecified).
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