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2025 ICD-10-CM code C08.1

Malignant neoplasm of sublingual gland.

Code C08.1 should be used for primary malignant neoplasms of the sublingual gland. If the neoplasm overlaps contiguous sites, consider using C08.8.Refer to ICD-10-CM guidelines for additional coding instructions.

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.

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.

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