2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C08.9

Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Code:
C08.9
ICD-10 Code for:
Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
      (C00-C14)
      • Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands
        (C08)

C08.9 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic salivary gland or duct (major) or Neoplasm, neoplastic salivary gland or duct (major) overlapping lesion or Neoplasm, neoplastic salivary gland or duct (major) pluriglandular .

Unspecified diagnosis codes like C08.9 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Adenoid cystic carcinoma of salivary gland
  • Malignant epithelial neoplasm of salivary gland
  • Malignant mixed tumor of salivary gland
  • Malignant neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
  • Malignant neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
  • Malignant tumor of major salivary gland
  • Malignant tumor of salivary gland
  • Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of salivary gland
  • Neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
  • Neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
  • Neoplasm of salivary gland duct
  • Overlapping malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland
  • Overlapping malignant neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
  • Overlapping neoplasm of oral cavity and lip and salivary gland
  • Polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma of salivary gland
  • Primary adenoid cystic carcinoma of salivary gland
  • Primary carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of salivary gland
  • Primary malignant mixed tumor of salivary gland
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of salivary gland duct
  • Primary mucoepidermoid carcinoma of salivary gland
  • Primary polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma of salivary gland

Clinical Classification

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Malignant neoplasm of salivary gland (major) NOS

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Convert C08.9 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 142.8 - Mal neo maj salivary NEC
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
  • ICD-9-CM Code: 142.9 - Mal neo salivary NOS
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Table of Neoplasms

This code is referenced 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)
C08.9C79.89D00.00D11.9D37.039D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »salivary gland or duct (major)
    »overlapping lesion
C08.9     
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »salivary gland or duct (major)
    »pluriglandular
C08.9C79.89D00.00D11.9D37.039D49.0

Patient Education


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 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • 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. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.