Neoplasm Table
oropharynx
| Site | Malignant primary | Malignant secondary | Ca in situ | Benign | Uncertain behavior | Unspecified behavior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| oropharynx | C10.9 | C79.89 | D00.08 | D10.5 | D37.05 | D49.0 |
| branchial cleft (vestige) | C10.4 | C79.89 | D00.08 | D10.5 | D37.05 | D49.0 |
| junctional region | C10.8 | C79.89 | D00.08 | D10.5 | D37.05 | D49.0 |
| lateral wall | C10.2 | C79.89 | D00.08 | D10.5 | D37.05 | D49.0 |
| overlapping lesion | C10.8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| pillars or fauces | C09.1 | C79.89 | D00.08 | D10.5 | D37.05 | D49.0 |
| posterior wall | C10.3 | C79.89 | D00.08 | D10.5 | D37.05 | D49.0 |
| vallecula | C10.0 | C79.89 | D00.08 | D10.5 | D37.05 | D49.0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the ICD-10-CM neoplasm codes for oropharynx?
Per the ICD-10-CM Neoplasm Table: malignant primary C10.9; malignant secondary C79.89; ca in situ D00.08; benign D10.5; uncertain behavior D37.05; unspecified behavior D49.0. Always confirm the code, and add the required 7th character where applicable, in the Tabular List.
ICD-10-CM Neoplasm Table maintained by CDC/NCHS (public domain), from the CMS FY2027 release.