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Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 148.3
Malignant neoplasm of posterior hypopharyngeal wall
  • Short description: MAL NEO POST HYPOPHARYNX.
  • ICD-9-CM 148.3 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 148.3 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 148.3.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 148.3 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C13.2 Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx
Approximate Synonyms
  • Cancer of the hypopharynx, posterior wall
  • Hypopharyngeal cancer, posterior wall
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of posterior hypopharyngeal wall
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