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D10.7

Billable

Benign neoplasm of hypopharynx

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A benign (non-cancerous) tumor located in the hypopharynx, which is the lower part of the throat just above the esophagus.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between hypopharyngeal and other pharyngeal sites, as each has a specific code
  • •Note any associated dysphagia or swallowing difficulties in the clinical documentation

Code Hierarchy

└D10Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx└D10.7Benign neoplasm of hypopharynx
└D10.7Benign neoplasm of hypopharynx

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