2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C76.0Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck
ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C76-C80›C76
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
C76.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Head and neck cancers - all other types.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Adenocarcinoma of head
- Adenocarcinoma of head and/or neck
- Adenocarcinoma of neck
- Carcinoma of cheek
- Carcinoma of face
- Carcinoma of nose
- Malignant melanoma of head and neck
- Malignant melanoma of neck
- Malignant neoplasm of ear, nose, and/or throat
- Malignant neoplasm of face
- Malignant neoplasm of head and/or neck
- Malignant neoplasm of neck
- Neoplasm of supraclavicular region
- Odontogenic ghost cell carcinoma
- Primary adenocarcinoma of neck
- Primary malignant neoplasm of cheek
- Primary malignant neoplasm of ear, nose AND/OR throat
- Primary malignant neoplasm of face
- Primary malignant neoplasm of head
- Primary malignant neoplasm of neck
- Primary malignant neoplasm of nose
- Primary malignant neoplasm of supraclavicular region
- Sarcoma of head and/or neck
- Squamous cell carcinoma of head and/or neck
- Squamous cell carcinoma of nose
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Malignant neoplasm of cheek NOS
- Malignant neoplasm of nose NOS
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.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Table of NeoplasmsClinical
Anatomical sites in the Table of Neoplasms that reference this code family.
| Site | Malig. Primary | Malig. Secondary | Ca in situ | Benign | Uncertain | Unspec. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cervical region | C76.0 | C79.89 | D09.8 | D36.7 | D48.7 | D49.89 |
| cheek | C76.0 | C79.89 | D09.8 | D36.7 | D48.7 | D49.89 |
| face NEC | C76.0 | C79.89 | D04.39 | D36.7 | D48.7 | D49.89 |
| head NEC | C76.0 | C79.89 | D04.4 | D36.7 | D48.7 | D49.89 |
| jaw | C76.0 | C79.89 | D09.8 | D36.7 | D48.7 | D49.89 |
| jaw › carcinoma (any type) (lower) (upper) | C76.0 | C79.89 | – | – | – | – |
| neck NEC | C76.0 | C79.89 | D09.8 | D36.7 | D48.7 | D49.89 |
| nose, nasal | C76.0 | C79.89 | D09.8 | D36.7 | D48.7 | D49.89 |
| parasagittal (region) | C76.0 | C79.89 | D09.8 | D36.7 | D48.7 | D49.89 |
| peritonsillar (tissue) | C76.0 | C79.89 | D09.8 | D36.7 | D48.7 | D49.89 |
| retro-orbital | C76.0 | C79.89 | D09.8 | D36.7 | D48.7 | D49.89 |
| submental | C76.0 | C79.89 | D09.8 | D36.7 | D48.7 | D49.89 |
| supraclavicular region | C76.0 | C79.89 | D09.8 | D36.7 | D48.7 | D49.89 |
| temporal › region | C76.0 | C79.89 | D09.8 | D36.7 | D48.7 | D49.89 |
Patient EducationClinical
Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancer is the name for cancers that develop in the mouth, nose and sinuses, salivary glands, and throat and voice box (larynx). Most head and neck cancers are squamous cell cancers. They begin in the moist tissues that line the head and neck. The cancer cells may spread into deeper tissue as the cancer grows.
The full article covers:
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Convert C76.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About C76.0Overview
Is C76.0 (Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does C76.0 group to?
When malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck 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 C76.0?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck converts to ICD-9-CM 195.0 (mal neo head/face/neck). 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.
