C13.2
BillableMalignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx
Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx
Coding Notes
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(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(27)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of posterior hypopharyngeal wall93968005
- Neoplasm of posterior hypopharyngeal wall126691006
- Tumor of posterior wall of hypopharynx126691006
- Tumour of posterior wall of hypopharynx126691006
- Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx303012000
- Malignant tumor of posterior wall of hypopharynx303012000
- Malignant tumour of posterior wall of hypopharynx303012000
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx707492001
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of posterior wall of hypopharynx707686002
- Squamous cell carcinoma of posterior wall of hypopharynx1260082009
UMLS
- Malignant Neoplasm of Posterior Wall of HypopharynxC0496770
- Malignant neoplasm of posterior hypopharyngeal wallC0496770
- Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynxC0496770
- Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx (disorder)C0496770
- Malignant tumor of posterior wall of hypopharynxC0496770
- Malignant tumour of posterior wall of hypopharynxC0496770
Clinical Terms
- Malignant tumour of posterior wall of hypopharynx
- Malignant tumor of posterior wall of hypopharynx
- Malignant neoplasm of posterior hypopharyngeal wall
- Neoplasm of posterior hypopharyngeal wall
- Primary malignant neoplasm of posterior hypopharyngeal wall
- Tumour of posterior wall of hypopharynx
- Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx (disorder)
- Tumor of posterior wall of hypopharynx
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of posterior wall of hypopharynx
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx
- Squamous cell carcinoma of posterior wall of hypopharynx
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx is C13.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx". C13.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C13.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C13.2 represents “Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C13.2 a billable code?
Yes, C13.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C13.2 in?
C13.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
Are additional codes required with C13.2?
Yes, when using C13.2, 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 C13.2 map to?
C13.2 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 303012000, 126691006, 93968005, 707492001, 707686002, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C13.2?
C13.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496770. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C13.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx 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 C13.2?
C13.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B6D.Z (Malignant neoplasms of hypopharynx, unspecified).
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