C79.83 ICD-10-CM Code: Secondary malignant neoplasm of oral cavity
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
C79.83Secondary malignant neoplasm of oral cavity
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where C79.83 sits
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Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, other secondary and unspecified sites (C76-C80)
- 3
Category C79
Secondary malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified sites
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Subcategory C79.8
Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
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Code C79.83
Secondary malignant neoplasm of oral cavity
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C79.83.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C79.83.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C79.83.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for C79.83.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C79.83.
Transparency
Source and release
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.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C79.83 mean?
C79.83 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Secondary malignant neoplasm of oral cavity.”
Is C79.83 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, C79.83 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 C79.83 located in ICD-10-CM?
C79.83 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, other secondary and unspecified sites (C76-C80) (C76–C80), under category C79, Secondary malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified sites and subcategory C79.8, Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites.
What coding notes are listed for C79.83?
No inclusion terms are listed for C79.83 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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