ICD-10-CM C30.1 is the diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of middle ear. This code falls under the section "Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as C30.1. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where C30.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, C30.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
C30.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Malignant neoplasm of middle ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of C30.1 is C30 ("Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavity and middle ear"). C30.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
C30.1 is located in Section C30-C39 — "Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use C30.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Malignant neoplasm of middle ear" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of middle ear is C30.1.
Yes, C30.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
C30.1 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for C30.1 include: malignant neoplasm of auricular canal (external) (C43.2-,C44.2-); malignant neoplasm of bone of ear (meatus) (C41.0); malignant neoplasm of cartilage of ear (C49.0) and more.
Yes, C30.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.