C14.2
C14.2 — Malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
C14.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of waldeyer's ring. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Risk adjustment
C14.2 risk-adjusts. Under the CMS-HCC V28 model it maps to this category:
- HCC 21 Lymphoma and Other Cancers0.671 RAF
Coefficient shown for the Community Non-dual Aged segment. A higher HCC in the same hierarchy will suppress this one, so capturing it does not always add score.
Medicare coverage
C14.2 is named in 58 Medicare coverage policies — 58 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which of them applies to you depends on your Medicare contractor, and coverage genuinely differs by state.
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Related codes at this level
Codes that share C14. If C14.2 is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about C14.2
- Is C14.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. C14.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does C14.2 sit in the tabular list?
- Neoplasms (C00-D49), in the block Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14).