C32. 9 - Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified | ICD-10-CM.
Malignant neoplasm of larynx ICD-10-CM C32.
ICD-10 Code for Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified- C80. 1- Codify by AAPC.
D14.1ICD-10-CM Code for Benign neoplasm of larynx D14. 1.
Cancers that start in skin like tissue (squamous cell cancer) Most laryngeal cancers are this type. The cancer develops in the flat, skin like, squamous cells that cover the surface of the epiglottis, vocal cords and other parts of the larynx.
trans·glot·tic (trans-glot'ik) Vertical crossing of the glottis, as in the spread of carcinoma from the supraglottic to the infraglottic area.
A malignant neoplasm (NEE-oh-plaz-um) is another term for a cancerous tumor. The term “neoplasm” refers to an abnormal growth of tissue. The term “malignant” means the tumor is cancerous and is likely to spread (metastasize) beyond its point of origin.
Code C80. 1, Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified, equates to Cancer, unspecified. This code should only be used when no determination can be made as to the primary site of a malignancy.
A malignant tumor at the original site of growth. [ from NCI]
J38.1ICD-10-CM Code for Polyp of vocal cord and larynx J38. 1.
Code R13. 10 is the diagnosis code used for Dysphagia, Unspecified. It is a disorder characterized by difficulty in swallowing. It may be observed in patients with stroke, motor neuron disorders, cancer of the throat or mouth, head and neck injuries, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
CPT® 31541 in section: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis.
Group 1CodeDescriptionC32.0Malignant neoplasm of glottisC32.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of larynxC33Malignant neoplasm of tracheaC34.00Malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus129 more rows
Glottic cancer is a malignancy of the larynx that involves the true vocal cords and anterior and posterior commissures. Because of its anatomic location, it can have profound effects on the basic vital functions, including breathing, swallowing, voice, and, ultimately, mortality.
Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified C32. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM C32. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
496 - Chronic airway obstruction, not elsewhere classified. ICD-10-CM.
The ICD-10-CM Neoplasms Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code C32.9. Click on any term below to browse the neoplasms index.
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.