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C08

Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
Rankcategory
Official Description

Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
C08.0Malignant neoplasm of submandibular glandC08.1Malignant neoplasm of sublingual glandC08.9Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • malignant neoplasm of salivary ducts
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • malignant neoplasms of minor salivary glands NOS (C06.9)
  • malignant neoplasm of parotid gland (C07)
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)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
C00-C14Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
C08Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glandsNot billable
C08.0Malignant neoplasm of submandibular glandBillable
C08.1Malignant neoplasm of sublingual glandBillable
C08.9Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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