C11 — Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx
Not billable
Is C11 billable?
No — C11 is a non-billable header code. C11 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 6 billable codes beneath C11.
Billable codes under this header
- C11.0Malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx
- C11.1Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of nasopharynx
- C11.2Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of nasopharynx
- C11.3Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of nasopharynx
- C11.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of nasopharynx
- C11.9Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified
C11 at a glance
| Code | C11 |
|---|---|
| Description | Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Use additional code
Report an additional code alongside C11 to fully describe the condition. C11 is sequenced first.
What codes fall under C11? (6)
- C11.0Malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynx
- C11.1Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of nasopharynx
- C11.2Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of nasopharynx
- C11.3Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of nasopharynx
- C11.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of nasopharynx
- C11.9Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified
How long has C11 existed?
C11 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.