C08
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands
C08 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C08.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- C00-D49
- Subcodes
- 3
- Edition
- FY2026
C00-D49 Neoplasms
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour salivary glands make saliva - sometimes called spit - and empty it into your mouth through openings called ducts. Saliva makes your food moist, which helps you chew and swallow. It helps you digest your food. It also cleans your mouth and contains antibodies that can kill germs. Salivary gland cancer is a type of head and neck cancer . It is rare. It may not cause any symptoms, or you could notice: A lump in…
Read more about Salivary Gland Cancer at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •malignant neoplasm of salivary ducts
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location
Excludes2 — not included here
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code C08?
- C08 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
- Is C08 a billable code?
- No — C08 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C08.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from C08?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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