ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 C30.0

Billable / Specific HCC v28: 11

Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavity

C30
Block
5
Synonyms
1,152
LCDs
61
Payer Policies
76
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM C30.0

ICD-10-CM code C30.0 represents Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavity. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block C30). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM C30.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for C30.0

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

HCC capture: document with MEAT each year

C30.0 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 11). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under C30.0. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Malignant neoplasm of cartilage of nose
  • Malignant neoplasm of nasal concha
  • Malignant neoplasm of internal nose
  • Malignant neoplasm of septum of nose
  • Malignant neoplasm of vestibule of nose

Type 1 Excludes

Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with C30.0. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).

  • malignant neoplasm of nasal bone (C41.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of nose NOS (C76.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of olfactory bulb (C72.2-)
  • malignant neoplasm of posterior margin of nasal septum and choana (C11.3)
  • malignant melanoma of skin of nose (C43.31)
  • malignant neoplasm of turbinates (C41.0)
  • other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of nose (C44.301, C44.311, C44.321, C44.391)

Medicare Advantage HCC Impact

CMS-HCC v28 (current)
Category 11
ESRD-HCC
Category 11
RxHCC (Part D)
Category 11

Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.

Medicare LCD Coverage for C30.0

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list C30.0 as a covered diagnosis.

1,152 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 1,152 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77402 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77371 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 61797 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G0339 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77338 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77432 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 61800 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77372 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77435 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77407 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing C30.0.

61 policies

2 Aetna

Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins | Aetna
Policy ID: CPB-0005
Aldesleukin (Proleukin) - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins | Aetna
Policy ID: CPB-0024

2 Cigna

Diagnostic Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) and Turbinectomy - (0554)
Policy ID: MM_0554
Transthoracic Echocardiography in Children - (0523)
Policy ID: MM_0523

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol�/Abraxane �)
Policy ID: ART-52450
Oral Anticancer Drugs - Policy Article
Policy ID: ART-52479
Oral Antiemetic Drugs (Replacement for Intravenous Antiemetics) - Policy Article
Policy ID: ART-52480
Billing and Coding: Cardiac Blood Pool Imaging (Multiple Gated Acquisition Scanning- MUGA, Ventriculography) When Performed in Conjunction with Cardiotoxic Chemotherapy
Policy ID: ART-54768
Billing and Coding: Proton Beam Therapy
Policy ID: ART-55315

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with C30.0

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

76 linkages
  • 11922 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery CMS LCD
  • 19369 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery CMS LCD
  • 11951 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery CMS LCD
  • 19357 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery CMS LCD
  • 19396 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery CMS LCD
  • 11921 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery CMS LCD
  • 15847 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery CMS LCD
  • 15824 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery CMS LCD
  • 30420 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery CMS LCD
  • 21235 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery CMS LCD

Convert C30.0 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
C30.0 1600 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 C30.0, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code C30.0 billable? +

Yes, C30.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to C30.0? +

ICD-10 C30.0 includes: Malignant neoplasm of cartilage of nose; Malignant neoplasm of nasal concha; Malignant neoplasm of internal nose, and 2 more clinical synonyms.

What codes are Type 1 Excludes for C30.0? +

Type 1 Excludes (never code together with C30.0): malignant neoplasm of nasal bone (C41.0); malignant neoplasm of nose NOS (C76.0); malignant neoplasm of olfactory bulb (C72.2-)

Does C30.0 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +

Yes. C30.0 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 11. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with C30.0? +

Procedures frequently paired with C30.0 include: 11922, 19369, 11951, 19357, 19396.

What ICD-9 codes does C30.0 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, C30.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 1600. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.

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