Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 148.2
Malignant neoplasm of aryepiglottic fold hypopharyngeal aspect
  • Short description: MAL NEO ARYEPIGLOTT FOLD.
  • ICD-9-CM 148.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 148.2 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 148.2.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 148.2 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C13.1 Malignant neoplasm of aryepiglottic fold, hypopharyngeal aspect
Approximate Synonyms
  • Cancer of the hypopharynx, aryepiglottic fold
  • Hypopharyngeal cancer, aryepiglottic fold
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of hypopharyngeal aspect of aryepiglottic fold
148.2 Excludes
  • aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold, laryngeal aspect (161.1)
Applies To
  • Aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold:
    • NOS
    • marginal zone
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