C10: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx
Codes under C10 (Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| C10.0 | Malignant neoplasm of vallecula | ✓ |
| C10.0 | Malignant neoplasm of vallecula | ✓ |
| C10.1 | Malignant neoplasm of anterior surface of epiglottis | ✓ |
| C10.1 | Malignant neoplasm of anterior surface of epiglottis | ✓ |
| C10.2 | Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of oropharynx | ✓ |
| C10.2 | Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of oropharynx | ✓ |
| C10.3 | Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of oropharynx | ✓ |
| C10.3 | Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of oropharynx | ✓ |
| C10.4 | Malignant neoplasm of branchial cleft | ✓ |
| C10.4 | Malignant neoplasm of branchial cleft | ✓ |
| C10.8 | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx | ✓ |
| C10.8 | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx | ✓ |
| C10.9 | Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified | ✓ |
| C10.9 | Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code C10?
C10 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx. It contains 14 more specific diagnosis codes, 14 of which are billable.
Is C10 a billable code?
No — C10 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example C10.0 — Malignant neoplasm of vallecula). 14 of the 14 codes under C10 are billable.
What codes fall under C10?
C10 includes C10.0, C10.0, C10.1, C10.1, C10.2, plus 9 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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