D10.9
BillableBenign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified
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 of the pharynx when the specific location within the pharynx cannot be determined or is not specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the exact pharyngeal site is unknown; query the provider if more specific location information is available
- •This is a less specific code, so attempt to obtain clarification on the tumor's exact location
Code Hierarchy
└D10Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx└D10.9Benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified
└D10.9Benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified