C08 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands

Non-billable header with 3 child codes.

Includes

• malignant neoplasm of salivary ducts

Excludes1 (never code together)

• malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location

Excludes2 (not included here)

• malignant neoplasms of minor salivary glands NOS (C06.9)
• malignant neoplasm of parotid gland (C07)

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)

Applies from C08 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands

Includes

• malignant neoplasm of salivary ducts

Excludes1 (never code together)

• malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location

Excludes2 (not included here)

• malignant neoplasms of minor salivary glands NOS (C06.9)
• malignant neoplasm of parotid gland (C07)

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)

Codes under C08

• C08.0 Malignant neoplasm of submandibular gland
• C08.1 Malignant neoplasm of sublingual gland
• C08.9 Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified

Nearby codes

• C08 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands (this code)
• C08.0 Malignant neoplasm of submandibular gland
• C08.1 Malignant neoplasm of sublingual gland
• C08.9 Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified