C08

Non-billable

Malignant 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

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

  • malignant neoplasms of minor salivary glands NOS (C06.9)
  • malignant neoplasm of parotid gland (C07)

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 are the subcodes of C08?
C08 has 3 more specific child codes, including C08.0, C08.1, C08.9.
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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