C32 – Malignant neoplasm of larynx

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code C32

Code: C32 (claims format: C32)
Description: Malignant neoplasm of larynx
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
Block: C30-C39 Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs

Billable codes under C32

C32 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

C32.0 – Malignant neoplasm of glottisBillable
C32.1 – Malignant neoplasm of supraglottisBillable
C32.2 – Malignant neoplasm of subglottisBillable
C32.3 – Malignant neoplasm of laryngeal cartilageBillable
C32.8 – Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of larynxBillable
C32.9 – Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecifiedBillable

Notes for C32

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)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block C30-C39

Includes:

malignant neoplasm of middle ear

Excludes1 (not coded here):

mesothelioma (C45.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C32?

C32 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of larynx, in the block C30-C39 (Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs).

Is C32 a billable code?

No. C32 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.