ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for C08
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands
Coding Notes & Guidelines for C08
malignant neoplasm of salivary ducts
malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location
- malignant neoplasms of minor salivary glands NOS (C06.9)
- malignant neoplasm of parotid gland (C07)
- 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)
Malignant neoplasm of submaxillary gland
Malignant neoplasm of salivary gland (major) NOS
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for C08):
About ICD-10-CM Code C08 (Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands)
ICD-10-CM code C08 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM C08 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about C08 - Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands.