C14
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx
C14 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C14.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- C00-D49
- Subcodes
- 3
- Edition
- FY2026
C00-D49 Neoplasms
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •malignant neoplasm of oral cavity NOS (C06.9)
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 C14?
- C14 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
- Is C14 a billable code?
- No — C14 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C14.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from C14?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): malignant neoplasm of oral cavity NOS (C06.9).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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