C08
⚠ Non-billable
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Neoplasms
Code
C08
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Neoplasms
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Includes
- malignant neoplasm of salivary ducts
Excludes1 — never code together
- malignant neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
- malignant neoplasms of minor salivary glands NOS (C06.9)
- malignant neoplasm of parotid gland (C07)
Use additional code
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
- exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
- exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
- tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C08?
ICD-10-CM code C08 represents Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Neoplasms chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is C08 billable?
No. C08 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is C08 in?
C08 belongs to the Neoplasms chapter (C00–D49) of ICD-10-CM.
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