
2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 146.2
Malignant neoplasm of tonsillar pillars (anterior) (posterior)
- Short description: Mal neo tonsil pillars.
- ICD-9-CM 146.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 146.2 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).
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- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C09.1 Malignant neoplasm of tonsillar pillar (anterior) (posterior)
Approximate Synonyms
- Cancer of the tonsillar pillar
- Primary malignant neoplasm of tonsillar pillar
- Tonsil cancer, tonsillar pillar
Applies To
- Faucial pillar
- Glossopalatine fold
- Palatoglossal arch
- Palatopharyngeal arch