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. ...
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Article Overview
This article covers the creation of ICD-10-CM codes for secondary neoplasms in selected respiratory and digestive organ sites. It is relevant to medical coders and healthcare professionals who follow updates to neoplasm classification.
Why This Topic Matters
The update identifies changes in how selected secondary neoplasm sites are represented in ICD-10-CM, making it relevant to professionals tracking code-set changes.
What You Will Learn
- Which organ sites are addressed by the update.
- The general scope of the new secondary neoplasm code coverage.
- intended_audiences
- medical coders
- oncology professionals
- healthcare professionals who work with diagnosis coding
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Oncology professionals
- Healthcare professionals who work with diagnosis coding
Codes Discussed
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