C08.9 – Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
- Code
C08.9(claims format:C089)- Description
- Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- Block
- C00-C14 Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
- Parent codes
- C08
Notes for C08.9
- Malignant neoplasm of salivary gland (major) NOS
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
C08 – Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands
- malignant neoplasm of salivary ducts
- malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location
- 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)
Index terms for C08.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in C08
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C08.9?
C08.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified, in the block C00-C14 (Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx).
Is C08.9 a billable code?
Yes. C08.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does C08.9 belong to?
It belongs to category C08 – Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.