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

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

References

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Related Codes

More Specific Codes

C08.0 Malignant neoplasm of submandibular gland C08.1 Malignant neoplasm of sublingual gland C08.9 Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified

All Codes in C08

Every most-specific code under C08 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands (3 codes):

Show the complete C08 code list
C08.0 Malignant neoplasm of submandibular gland C08.1 Malignant neoplasm of sublingual gland C08.9 Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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