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Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 142.8
Malignant neoplasm of other major salivary glands
  • Short description: MAL NEO MAJ SALIVARY NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM 142.8 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 142.8 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2007 version of ICD-9-CM 142.8.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 142.8 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C08.9 Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Cancer major salivary glands contiguous
  • Major salivary gland cancer, overlapping sites
  • Overlapping malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland
Applies To
  • Malignant neoplasm of contiguous or overlapping sites of salivary glands and ducts whose point of origin cannot be determined
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