C32

Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
Rankcategory
Official Description

Malignant neoplasm of larynx

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

C30-C39 Parent Instructions

Includes
  • malignant neoplasm of middle ear
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • mesothelioma (C45.-)

Instructional Notes

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)
C30-C39Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (C30-C39)
C32Malignant neoplasm of larynxNot billable
C32.0Malignant neoplasm of glottisBillable
C32.1Malignant neoplasm of supraglottisBillable
C32.2Malignant neoplasm of subglottisBillable
C32.3Malignant neoplasm of laryngeal cartilageBillable
C32.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of larynxBillable
C32.9Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to C32:

blockC30-C39
Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (C30-C39)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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