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Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland (C07)

The ICD-10 code C07 is used specifically to identify a malignant neoplasm of the parotid gland, a type of cancer occurring in the largest of the salivary glands located near the jaw and in front of the ears.

This code covers various forms of primary cancer originating in the parotid gland, including but not limited to primary acinar cell carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, and carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma. These synonyms represent different cancer subtypes that the code C07 encompasses, helping medical coders select the correct classification when diagnosing malignancies of the parotid gland. When searching for the ICD-10 code for carcinoma of the parotid gland or similar malignant tumors, C07 is the precise code to document these specific head and neck cancers affecting the salivary gland. It ensures accurate identification and classification of malignant salivary gland tumors for healthcare records and statistical reporting.

Instructional Notations

Use Additional Code

The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an 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