C11.0
BillableMalignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx
Malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of roof of nasopharynx
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(5)
C11.1Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of nasopharynx
C11.2Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of nasopharynx
C11.3Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of nasopharynx
C11.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of nasopharynx
C11.9Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(24)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx94078000
- Neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx126681000
- Tumor of roof of nasopharynx126681000
- Tumour of roof of nasopharynx126681000
- Undifferentiated carcinoma of nasopharynx422541001
- Malignant neoplasm of roof of nasopharynx709031009
- Malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx709031009
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of superior wall of nasopharynx1010669000
- Primary undifferentiated carcinoma of nasopharynx1259509002
- Primary undifferentiated carcinoma of superior wall of nasopharynx689911000119109
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Tumor of roof of nasopharynx
- Tumour of roof of nasopharynx
- Malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx (disorder)
- Malignant neoplasm of roof of nasopharynx
- Primary undifferentiated carcinoma of nasopharynx
- Undifferentiated carcinoma of nasopharynx
- Neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of superior wall of nasopharynx
- Primary undifferentiated carcinoma of superior wall of nasopharynx
- Primary malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx is C11.0. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx". C11.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C11.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C11.0 represents “Malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C11.0 a billable code?
Yes, C11.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C11.0 in?
C11.0 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
Are additional codes required with C11.0?
Yes, when using C11.0, also report: ; 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 C11.0 map to?
C11.0 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 709031009, 126681000, 94078000, 1010669000, 1259509002, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C11.0?
C11.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153393. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C11.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx 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 C11.0?
C11.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B6B.Z (Malignant neoplasms of nasopharynx, unspecified).
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