Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM C08 is the diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands. This code falls under the section "Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx" within Chapter 2 â Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. 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 C08. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in C08. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where C08 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, C08 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
C08 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
C08 is located in Section C00-C14 â "Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
C08 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: C08.0, C08.1, C08.9.
Use C08 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands" 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 other and unspecified major salivary glands is C08.
No, C08 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
C08 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for C08 include: malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location.
Yes, C08 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.