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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Larynx Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Larynx Cancer

C32.0
C32.1
C32.8

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Larynx 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

  • • Confirmed glottic tumor via imaging and biopsy

Applicable To

  • • Tumors involving true vocal cords

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'glottic' to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.

Malignant neoplasm of supraglottis

Billable Code
C32.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirming supraglottic mass
  • • Biopsy report specifying 'supraglottic'

Applicable To

  • • Tumors involving epiglottis, false vocal cords

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'supraglottic' to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.

Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of larynx

Billable Code
C32.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Operative note indicating tumor spans multiple subsites
  • • Diagrammatic mapping of tumor location

Applicable To

  • • Tumors spanning multiple laryngeal subsites

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies overlapping sites to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of larynx

Billable Code
C32.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pathology report stating 'larynx' without subsite
  • • Negative imaging for localization

Applicable To

  • • Laryngeal cancer without specified subsite

Important Notes

  • • Use only when no specific subsite can be determined from available documentation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z72.0

Tobacco use

Use when there is documentation of active tobacco use.

F10.-

Alcohol abuse

Use if alcohol abuse is documented.

C78.89

Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites

Use if there is metastasis to specified sites.

Z87.891

Personal history of tobacco use

Use if there is a history of tobacco use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for larynx cancer?

The ICD-10 code for larynx cancer varies by subsite: C32.0 for glottis, C32.1 for supraglottis, C32.8 for overlapping sites, and C32.9 for unspecified sites.

How do you code a laryngeal tumor with unspecified site?

Use ICD-10 code C32.9 for laryngeal tumors when the specific subsite cannot be determined from available documentation.

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