AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Secondary Neoplasms of Respiratory and Digestive Organs
Codes C78.31 , Secondary malignant neoplasm of larynx, and C78.32 , Secondary malignant neoplasm of pharynx , were created to provide unique codes for neoplasms that have spread to the larynx and pharynx from a primary site. These conditions were previously classified to less specific codes. Code C79.83 , Secondary malignant neoplasm of oral cavity , was created to capture secondary neoplasms of the oral cavity. ...