C39.0
BillableMalignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract, part unsp
Malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract, part unspecified
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- malignant neoplasm of middle ear
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(13)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
- Cancer of upper respiratory tractC0153506
- Malignant Neoplasm of Upper Respiratory Tract, Part UnspecifiedC0153506
- Malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tractC0153506
- Malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract (disorder)C0153506
- Malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract, part unspC0153506
- Malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract, part unspecifiedC0153506
Clinical Terms
- Cancer of upper respiratory tract
- Primary malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract
- Malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract (disorder)
- Malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract, part unsp?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract, part unsp is C39.0. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract, part unspecified". C39.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C39.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C39.0 represents “Malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract, part unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C39.0 a billable code?
Yes, C39.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C39.0 in?
C39.0 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C39.0?
C39.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: mesothelioma (C45.-); intrathoracic malignant neoplasm NOS (C76.1); thoracic malignant neoplasm NOS (C76.1).
Are additional codes required with C39.0?
Yes, when using C39.0, 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 C39.0 map to?
C39.0 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 449066004, 94118008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C39.0?
C39.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153506. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C39.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of upper respiratory tract, part unsp 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 C39.0?
C39.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2C29.Z (Malignant neoplasms of other or ill-defined sites in the respiratory system or intrathoracic organs, unspecified).
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