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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Laryngeal Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Laryngeal Cancer

C32.0
C32.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for laryngeal cancer includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cancer of the Larynx
Laryngeal Carcinoma
larynx cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Laryngeal Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Laryngeal Cancer

Use ICD-10 code C32.0 for malignant neoplasm of glottis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of glottis

Billable Code
C32.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of hoarseness and lesion confined to vocal cords

Applicable To

  • • Vocal cord cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented for accurate coding.

Malignant neoplasm of supraglottis

Billable Code
C32.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Odynophagia
  • • Neck mass
  • • Lesions above vocal cords

Applicable To

  • • Cancer of the epiglottis

Important Notes

  • • Document specific tumor location and symptoms for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R49.0

Dysphonia

Use when hoarseness is present as a symptom.

F17.210

Tobacco dependence

Use when there is a documented history of tobacco use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laryngeal cancer?

The ICD-10 code for laryngeal cancer varies by subsite: C32.0 for glottis, C32.1 for supraglottis, and C32.9 for unspecified parts of the larynx.

How do you code overlapping sites in laryngeal cancer?

Use ICD-10 code C32.8 for overlapping sites when the tumor involves multiple subsites, such as both the glottis and supraglottis.

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