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C09Malignant neoplasm of tonsil

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49)
SectionMalignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)

Coding Notes

Excludes2 (not part of this condition — may code both)

  • malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil (C02.4)
  • malignant neoplasm of pharyngeal tonsil (C11.1)

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify:
  • 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)

Subcategories (4)

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