2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C32Malignant neoplasm of larynx

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C30-C39›C32

ICD-10-CM C32
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

C32 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for malignant neoplasm of larynx, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as C32.0, C32.1, C32.2, and C32.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
C32
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Malignant neoplasm of larynx
Short Description
Malignant neoplasm of larynx
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
C30-C39
Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionC30-C39Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs
CategoryC32Malignant neoplasm of larynx
This CodeC32Malignant neoplasm of larynx

Specific Coding for Malignant neoplasm of larynxOverview

Non-specific codes like C32 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use C32.0 for Malignant neoplasm of glottis

  • Use C32.1 for Malignant neoplasm of supraglottis

  • Use C32.2 for Malignant neoplasm of subglottis

  • Use C32.3 for Malignant neoplasm of laryngeal cartilage

  • Use C32.8 for Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of larynx

  • Use C32.9 for Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

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

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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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 C32Overview

Is C32 (Malignant neoplasm of larynx) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for malignant neoplasm of larynx, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for malignant neoplasm of larynx need a more specific code from this category, such as C32.0, C32.1, and C32.2.