ICD-10-CM code "C09.0": Malignant neoplasm of tonsillar fossa (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeC09.0
DescriptionMalignant neoplasm of tonsillar fossa
Hierarchy
  1. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
  2. Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
  3. Malignant neoplasm of tonsil (C09)
  4. Malignant neoplasm of tonsillar fossa (C09.0)
Billable statusICD-10-CM 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)

  4. Malignant neoplasm of tonsillar fossa (C09.0)

Includes

  1. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
  2. Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
  3. Malignant neoplasm of tonsil (C09)
  4. Malignant neoplasm of tonsillar fossa (C09.0)