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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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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