2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C08Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands
C08 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as C08.0, C08.1, and C08.9.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Malignant neoplasm of other and unsp major salivary glandsOverview
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Includes
- malignant neoplasm of salivary ducts
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
Type 1 Excludes
- malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location
Type 2 Excludes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Patient EducationClinical
Salivary Gland Cancer
Your salivary glands make saliva - sometimes called spit - and empty it into your mouth through openings called ducts. Saliva makes your food moist, which helps you chew and swallow. It helps you digest your food. It also cleans your mouth and contains antibodies that can kill germs.
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Code HistoryHistory
Questions About C08Overview
Is C08 a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands need a more specific code from this category, such as C08.0, C08.1, and C08.9.
