ICD-10-CM C10: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for C10

Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx

Coding Notes & Guidelines for C10

Excludes2: Not Included Here

malignant neoplasm of tonsil (C09.-)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

malignant neoplasm of epiglottis (suprahyoid portion) NOS (C32.1)

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)
Inclusion Terms
  • Malignant neoplasm of epiglottis, free border [margin]
  • Malignant neoplasm of glossoepiglottic fold(s)
Inclusion Terms

Malignant neoplasm of branchial cyst [site of neoplasm]

Inclusion Terms

Malignant neoplasm of junctional region of oropharynx

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for C10):

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

About ICD-10-CM Code C10 (Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx)

ICD-10-CM code C10 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 C10 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about C10 - Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx. 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 oropharynx.