Parotid Mass ICD-10-CM Codes

Which Parotid Mass ICD-10-CM Codes are billable? 

Yes, all the aforementioned Parotid Mass ICD codes are billable.

Clinical information

• The parotid glands, which are salivary glands, are where masses—specifically tumors—usually grow and are found. Depending on their nature, these are often categorized as benign or malignant neoplasms.
• The cause of these tumors is unknown, but there are cases where skin cancer cells spread to the parotid glands, causing the tumor. This highlights how cells from other parts of the body, such as the skin or colon, may affect other unspecified parts, including the oral cavity.
• Though these tumors don't usually cause pain, symptoms a patient may exhibit are swelling/fullness of the cheek, asymmetry in the mouth, numbness, burning/sharp sensations, difficulty opening the mouth/swallowing, or loss of facial movement. Such signs may include face, mouth, and neck diagnoses or ear, nose, and mouth-related symptoms.
• A patient may undergo a physical exam, biopsy, and image testing to diagnose parotid masses and determine whether they are benign or malignant. Tumors in the parotid region may also be linked to minor salivary glands or other specified sites near the oral cavity and suprahyoid portion of the neck.
• Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are the standard treatments for parotid masses, especially cancerous ones. Treatment depends on whether it is a malignant neoplasm, unspecified benign neoplasm, or classified under other neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands.

Synonyms include

• Carcinoma of the parotid gland
• Malignant tumor of the parotid gland
• Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland
• Pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland
• Benign neoplasm of parotid gland
• Mixed parotid tumor

Other related codes

• K11.8 – Other diseases of salivary glands: May be used for conditions affecting salivary glands, including masses or structural abnormalities not otherwise classified. It may include those involving minor salivary glands NOS, or related digestive system concerns.
• K11.9 – Disease of salivary gland, unspecified: Used when a salivary gland disorder is diagnosed but not specified in documentation. This might fall under other, unspecified parts of the salivary system or gland-related diseases.
• D37.01 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of parotid gland: This is used when it’s not yet clear whether the mass is benign or malignant. It can apply to benign neoplasms of minor salivary glands or other anatomical locations.
• D38.0 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity, and pharynx: Broader classification that may include masses in the region near the parotid gland, categorized under ear, nose, mouth, and throat disorders.
• D10.0 – Benign neoplasm of lip, oral cavity, and pharynx: Broader category that may sometimes be used if the tumor overlaps areas near the parotid but is not the preferred code for the parotid gland alone. Depending on the spread or anatomical overlap, it may relate to tracheostomy for the face, mouth, and neck or laryngectomy.