U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

C08 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

C08

Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where C08 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 2

    Neoplasms (C00-D49)

  2. 2

    Section

    Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)

  3. 3

    Category C08

    Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands

  4. 4

    Code C08

    Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands

More specific choices

Codes under C08

C08 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for C08.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for C08.

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)

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

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

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

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

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code C08 mean?

C08 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands.”

Is C08 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. C08 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is C08 located in ICD-10-CM?

C08 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14) (C00–C14), under category C08, Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands.

What coding notes are listed for C08?

No inclusion terms are listed for C08 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: 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). Excludes1 notes: malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location. Excludes2 notes: malignant neoplasms of minor salivary glands NOS (C06.9); malignant neoplasm of parotid gland (C07).

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