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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 146.9
Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx unspecified site
  • Short description: MALIG NEO OROPHARYNX NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 146.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 146.9 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 2008 version of ICD-9-CM 146.9.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 146.9 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C10.9 Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Cancer of the oropharynx
  • Cancer of the oropharynx, squamous cell
  • Oropharyngeal cancer
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of oropharynx
  • Squamous cell carcinoma of oropharynx
  • Squamous cell carcinoma, oropharynx
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