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Specific code 2013 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).
  • You are viewing the 2013 version of ICD-9-CM 147.3.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 147.3: 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 147.3 converts directly to:
  • 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
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