2025 ICD-10-CM code C08.1
(Valid) Effective Date: N/A Neoplasms - Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14) 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49) Feed
Malignant neoplasm of sublingual gland.
Medical necessity for procedures related to C08.1 is established by the presence of a confirmed malignant neoplasm in the sublingual gland, impacting the patient's health and requiring intervention.Specific payer guidelines may apply.
The provider evaluates the patient's history, examines the mouth, throat, and neck. Further diagnostic procedures may include endoscopy, biopsy, CT scans, and MRI. Treatment options depend on the stage of cancer and may include surgical excision, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these.
- 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- Malignant neoplasms, stated or presumed to be primary (of specified sites), and certain specified histologies, except neuroendocrine, and of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C00-C75)
In simple words: Cancer of the sublingual gland, a small salivary gland under the tongue.
Malignant neoplasm of the sublingual gland (small salivary gland on each side of the mouth lying beneath the mucous membrane in the lower jaw).
Example 1: A patient presents with a lump under their tongue, difficulty swallowing, and ear pain. After examination and imaging, a biopsy confirms a malignant neoplasm of the sublingual gland., A patient with a history of radiation therapy to the head and neck develops a mass in the sublingual gland. Biopsy confirms malignancy., During a routine dental check-up, a suspicious lesion is found under the tongue. Further investigation reveals a malignant tumor of the sublingual gland.
Documentation should include details of the patient's symptoms, physical examination findings, imaging results (CT, MRI), biopsy results confirming malignancy, and treatment plan.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oncology.
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center