C10 Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx is C10 (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 C10
8 codes (7 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024
Excludes2
Not included here. These conditions are coded elsewhere but may be coded together if applicable.
  • malignant neoplasm of tonsil (C09.-)
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

C10.0 Malignant neoplasm of vallecula C10.1 Malignant neoplasm of anterior surface of epiglottis C10.2 Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of oropharynx C10.3 Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of oropharynx C10.4 Malignant neoplasm of branchial cleft C10.8 Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx C10.9 Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified

All Codes in C10

Every most-specific code under C10 Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx (7 codes):

Show the complete C10 code list
C10.0 Malignant neoplasm of vallecula C10.1 Malignant neoplasm of anterior surface of epiglottis C10.2 Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of oropharynx C10.3 Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of oropharynx C10.4 Malignant neoplasm of branchial cleft C10.8 Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx C10.9 Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, 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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