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C09

Malignant neoplasm of tonsil

Specific Codes Under C09

Use a more specific code below for billing and documentation.

C09.0

Malignant neoplasm of tonsillar fossa

C09.1

Malignant neoplasm of tonsillar pillar (anterior) (posterior)

C09.8

Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tonsil

C09.9

Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified

Inclusion Terms

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Code First

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Use Additional Code

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Cannot Code Together

These codes cannot be used together with the current code, even if both conditions are present.

None specified for this code.

Can Code Together

These codes can be used together with the current code if both conditions are documented.

  • • malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil (C02.4)
  • • malignant neoplasm of pharyngeal tonsil (C11.1)

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