C13 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
C13Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where C13 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
- 3
Category C13
Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx
- 4
Code C13
Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx
Codes under C13
C13 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C13.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C13.
Use additional code
- code to identify:
- 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.
No Excludes1 note is listed for C13.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus (C12)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C13 mean?
C13 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx.”
Is C13 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C13 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 C13 located in ICD-10-CM?
C13 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14) (C00–C14), under category C13, Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx.
What coding notes are listed for C13?
No inclusion terms are listed for C13 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify:; 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). No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus (C12).