ICD-10-CM code "C09": Malignant neoplasm of tonsil (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeC09
DescriptionMalignant neoplasm of tonsil
Hierarchy
  1. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
  2. Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
  3. Malignant neoplasm of tonsil (C09)
Billable statusNon billable code

Excludes

  1. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
  2. Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
  3. Malignant neoplasm of tonsil (C09)

    Type 2malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil (C02.4)

    Type 2malignant neoplasm of pharyngeal tonsil (C11.1)

Includes

  1. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
  2. Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
  3. Malignant neoplasm of tonsil (C09)

Subcategories