2B6B.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Malignant neoplasms of pharyngeal tonsil

Coding note from above levels

For use of this category, reference should be made to the mortality coding rules and guidelines in the Reference Guide.

Exclusions from above levels

http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/879154182 – Neoplasms of central nervous system or related structures
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/944754984 – Neoplasms of haematopoietic or lymphoid tissues

Child codes

2B6B.20 – Squamous cell carcinoma of pharyngeal tonsil
2B6B.21 – Other or unspecified malignant epithelial neoplasm of pharyngeal tonsil
2B6B.2Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of pharyngeal tonsil
2B6B.2Z – Malignant neoplasm of pharyngeal tonsil without mention of type

Sibling codes

2B6B.0 – Squamous cell carcinoma of nasopharynx
2B6B.1 – Malignant epithelial neoplasms of nasopharynx, unspecified type
2B6B.Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of nasopharynx
2B6B.Z – Malignant neoplasms of nasopharynx, unspecified

Foundation entity

Malignant neoplasms of pharyngeal tonsil – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1582541971

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2B6B: Malignant neoplasms of nasopharynx › 02: Neoplasms