Wiki Oropharynx carcinoma of the tongue

[gardnertel123]

The path report states "Oropharynx carcinoma of the tongue.
The Tongue is what they biopsied.
Would you code oropharynx neoplasm and malignant secondary of the tongue? c10.9 & c79.89
Thanks for your help.

 

[dtricia]

Oropharynx/tongue

I would code the oropharynx, which from what I have read includes not only the tongue, but also soft palate and walls of pharynx.
Tricia D