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ICD-10-CM Code for Malignant neoplasm of anterior surface of epiglottis C10.1

ICD-10 code C10.1 for Malignant neoplasm of anterior surface of epiglottis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

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Official Long Descriptor

Malignant neoplasm of anterior surface of epiglottis
Malignant neoplasm of epiglottis, free border [margin]
Malignant neoplasm of glossoepiglottic fold(s)
Excludes2: malignant neoplasm of epiglottis (suprahyoid portion) NOS (C32.1)

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Excludes2: malignant neoplasm of tonsil (C09.-)

Use additional 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)

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