2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C14.2Malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C00-C14›C14

ICD-10-CM C14.2
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

C14.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 146 through 148. Coders also document this condition as malignant neoplasm of pharyngeal lymphoid ring. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Head and neck cancers - pharyngeal.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
C14.2
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring
Short Description
Malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
C14
Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionC00-C14Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
CategoryC14Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx
This CodeC14.2Malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Malignant neoplasm of pharyngeal lymphoid ring
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring
  • Primary squamous cell carcinoma of Waldeyer ring

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NEO007
Head and neck cancers - pharyngeal
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Table of NeoplasmsClinical

Anatomical sites in the Table of Neoplasms that reference this code family.

SiteMalig.
Primary		Malig.
Secondary		Ca
in situ		BenignUncertainUnspec.
Waldeyer's ringC14.2C79.89D00.08D10.9D37.05D49.0

Patient EducationClinical

Throat Cancer

Throat cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. Throat cancer has different names, depending on which part of the throat is affected. The different parts of your throat are called the oropharynx, the hypopharynx, the nasopharynx, and the larynx, or voice box.

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Convert C14.2 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
149.1 Mal neo waldeyer's ring
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About C14.2Overview

Is C14.2 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does C14.2 group to?

When malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 146, 147, 148, with relative weights from 0.7971 to 2.1174 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of C14.2?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring converts to ICD-9-CM 149.1 (mal neo waldeyer's ring). The mapping is a direct match.

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.