C11.3 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of nasopharynx

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

Official description

C11.3

Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of nasopharynx

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

Where C11.3 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 2

    Neoplasms (C00-D49)

  2. 2

    Section

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

  3. 3

    Category C11

    Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx

  4. 4

    Code C11.3

    Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of nasopharynx

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Malignant neoplasm of floor of nasopharynx
  • Malignant neoplasm of nasopharyngeal (anterior) (posterior) surface of soft palate
  • Malignant neoplasm of posterior margin of nasal choana
  • Malignant neoplasm of posterior margin of nasal septum

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for C11.3.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C11.3.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for C11.3.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for C11.3.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code C11.3 mean?

C11.3 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of nasopharynx.”

Is C11.3 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, C11.3 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is C11.3 located in ICD-10-CM?

C11.3 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14) (C00–C14), under category C11, Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx.

What coding notes are listed for C11.3?

Its listed inclusion terms are Malignant neoplasm of floor of nasopharynx; Malignant neoplasm of nasopharyngeal (anterior) (posterior) surface of soft palate; Malignant neoplasm of posterior margin of nasal choana; Malignant neoplasm of posterior margin of nasal septum. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.