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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D10.9

Benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Code:: D10.9
ICD-10 Code for:: Benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified
Is Billable?: Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: ^[1]: Not chronic
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Code Classification

Neoplasms
(C00–D49)
- Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
  (D10-D36)
  - Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx
    (D10)

D10.9 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of benign neoplasm of pharynx, 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 pharynx, pharyngeal ; Neoplasm, neoplastic pharynx, pharyngeal region ; Neoplasm, neoplastic pharynx, pharyngeal wall (lateral) (posterior) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic retropharyngeal ; Neoplasm, neoplastic throat ; Neoplasm, neoplastic Waldeyer's ring ; etc

Unspecified diagnosis codes like D10.9 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:

Benign neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
Benign neoplasm of pharynx
Benign neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring
Benign tumor of ear, nose and throat

Clinical Classification

Clinical Category is Benign neoplasms
CCSR Category Code: NEO073
Inpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Outpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

Convert D10.9 to ICD-9-CM

ICD-9-CM Code: 210.9 - Benign neo pharynx NOS

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.

Filter table of neoplasms:

Neoplasm, neoplastic	Malignant Primary	Malignant Secondary	CaInSitu	Benign	Uncertain Behavior	Unspecified Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »pharynx, pharyngeal	C14.0	C79.89	D00.08	D10.9	D37.05	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »pharynx, pharyngeal »region	C14.0	C79.89	D00.08	D10.9	D37.05	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »pharynx, pharyngeal »wall (lateral) (posterior)	C14.0	C79.89	D00.08	D10.9	D37.05	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »retropharyngeal	C14.0	C79.89	D00.08	D10.9	D37.05	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »throat	C14.0	C79.89	D00.08	D10.9	D37.05	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »Waldeyer's ring	C14.2	C79.89	D00.08	D10.9	D37.05	D49.0

Patient Education

Benign Tumors

Tumors are abnormal growths in your body. They can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in one place. They cannot spread or invade other parts of your body. Even so, they can be dangerous if they press on vital organs, such as your brain.

Tumors are made up of extra cells. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as your body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this process goes wrong. New cells form when your body does not need them, and old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells can divide without stopping and may form tumor.

Treatment often involves surgery. Benign tumors usually don't grow back.

NIH: National Cancer Institute

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Throat Disorders

Your throat is a tube that carries food to your esophagus and air to your windpipe and larynx. The technical name for your throat is the pharynx.

Throat problems are common. You've probably had a sore throat. The cause is usually a viral infection, but other causes include allergies, infection with strep bacteria or the leaking of stomach acids back up into the esophagus, called GERD.

Other problems that affect the throat include:

Tonsillitis - inflammation of the tonsils
Cancer
Croup - inflammation, usually in small children, which causes a barking cough
Laryngitis - swelling of the voice box, which can cause a hoarse voice or loss of voice

Most throat problems are minor and go away on their own. Treatments, when needed, depend on the problem.