C08.9 Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified
The ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified is C08.9 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.
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
Also Known As
ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to C08.9:
- Adenocarcinoma › basal cell › unspecified site
- Adenoma › pleomorphic › carcinoma in › unspecified site
Inclusion Terms
- Malignant neoplasm of salivary gland (major) NOS
U.S. Hospital Utilization
- An estimated 900 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included C08.9 among the documented diagnoses.
- 165 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.
Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.
Official Coding Guidelines
Tx of primary site (TOC entry)a. Admission/Encounter for treatment of primary site ............................................................. 33
Tx of secondary site (TOC entry)b. Admission/Encounter for treatment of secondary site .......................................................... 33
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026