C10Header code — not billable
Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms
- Category
- C10
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category C10
C10.0Malignant neoplasm of valleculaYesC10.1Malignant neoplasm of anterior surface of epiglottisYesC10.2Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of oropharynxYesC10.3Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of oropharynxYesC10.4Malignant neoplasm of branchial cleftYesC10.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynxYesC10.9Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C10?
C10 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx.
Is C10 a billable code?
No. C10 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is C10 in?
C10 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.
When did C10 become effective?
C10 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to C10?
C10 belongs to category C10, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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