What does ICD-10 code C08 mean?

C08 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands. Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands

Is C08 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, C08 is not a billable code. You may need to select a more specific code from this category.

What chapter is C08 in?

C08 is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49), Section C00-C14: Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14).

What are the includes and excludes for C08?

Excludes1 (not coded here): malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location. Excludes2 (not included here): malignant neoplasms of minor salivary glands NOS (C06.9); malignant neoplasm of parotid gland (C07). Includes: malignant neoplasm of salivary ducts.

What more specific codes exist under C08?

More specific codes under C08 include: C08.0, C08.1, C08.9. Select the most specific code that matches the clinical documentation.

C08 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026

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The ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands is C08 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Chapter: 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49)
Section: C00-C14: Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
Category C08: 4 codes (3 billable)
FY2026 Status: Stable since FY2024

Includes

malignant neoplasm of salivary ducts

Excludes1

Not coded here. These conditions should NOT be coded together with C08.

malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location

Excludes2

Not included here. These conditions are coded elsewhere but may be coded together if applicable.

malignant neoplasms of minor salivary glands NOS (C06.9)
malignant neoplasm of parotid gland (C07)

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)

Official Coding Guidelines

Tx of primary site (TOC entry)

a. Admission/Encounter for treatment of primary site ............................................................. 33

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.2.a

Tx of secondary site (TOC entry)

b. Admission/Encounter for treatment of secondary site .......................................................... 33

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.2.b

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

C08 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands

Classification

Official Coding Guidelines

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