2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 147.3
Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of nasopharynx
- Short description: MAL NEO ANT NASOPHARYNX.
- ICD-9-CM 147.3 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 147.3 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).
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- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C11.3 Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of nasopharynx
Approximate Synonyms
- Cancer of the nasopharynx, anterior wall
- Nasopharyngeal cancer, anterior wall
- Primary malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of nasopharynx
Applies To
- Floor of nasopharynx
- Nasopharyngeal [posterior] [superior] surface of soft palate
- Posterior margin of nasal septum and choanae