2021 ICD-10-CM Code C08.1
Malignant neoplasm of sublingual gland
Valid for Submission
C08.1 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of sublingual gland. The code C08.1 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code C08.1 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like carcinoma of floor of mouth, carcinoma of floor of mouth, carcinoma of floor of mouth, carcinoma of sublingual gland, malignant tumor of sublingual gland , neoplasm of sublingual gland, etc.
The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms apply to this code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic salivary gland or duct (major) sublingual or Neoplasm, neoplastic sublingual gland or duct .
| ICD-10: | C08.1 |
| Short Description: | Malignant neoplasm of sublingual gland |
| Long Description: | Malignant neoplasm of sublingual gland |
Code Classification
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Carcinoma of floor of mouth
- Carcinoma of floor of mouth
- Carcinoma of floor of mouth
- Carcinoma of sublingual gland
- Malignant tumor of sublingual gland
- Neoplasm of sublingual gland
- Primary adenocarcinoma of sublingual gland
- Primary malignant neoplasm of sublingual gland
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of sublingual gland
Convert C08.1 to ICD-9 Code
- 142.2 - Malig neo sublingual
Table of Neoplasms
The code C08.1 is included in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.
Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.
| Neoplasm, neoplastic | Malignant Primary |
Malignant Secondary |
CaInSitu | Benign | Uncertain Behavior |
Unspecified Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »salivary gland or duct (major) »sublingual | C08.1 | C79.89 | D00.00 | D11.7 | D37.031 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »sublingual »gland or duct | C08.1 | C79.89 | D00.00 | D11.7 | D37.031 | D49.0 |
Information for Patients
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.
Salivary gland cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. It is rare. It may not cause any symptoms, or you could notice
- A lump in your ear, cheek, jaw, lip, or inside the mouth
- Fluid draining from your ear
- Trouble swallowing or opening the mouth widely
- Numbness, weakness, or pain in your face
Doctors diagnose salivary gland cancer using a physical exam, imaging tests, and a biopsy. Treatment can include surgery, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy.
NIH: National Cancer Institute
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)