C10.8
BillableMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of junctional region of oropharynx
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(6)
C10.0Malignant neoplasm of vallecula
C10.1Malignant neoplasm of anterior surface of epiglottis
C10.2Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of oropharynx
C10.3Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of oropharynx
C10.4Malignant neoplasm of branchial cleft
C10.9Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(12)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Malignant neoplasm of junctional region of oropharynx
- Overlapping squamous cell carcinoma of oropharynx
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of oropharynx
- Squamous cell carcinoma of overlapping sites of oropharynx
- Malignant neoplasm of junctional region of epiglottis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx is C10.8. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx". C10.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C10.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C10.8 represents “Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C10.8 a billable code?
Yes, C10.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C10.8 in?
C10.8 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
Are additional codes required with C10.8?
Yes, when using C10.8, 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 C10.8 map to?
C10.8 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 187685006, 109832008, 707529004. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C10.8?
C10.8 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0496767, C0153388. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C10.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx 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 C10.8?
C10.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B6A.Z (Malignant neoplasms of oropharynx, unspecified).
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