2C22

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Malignant neoplasms of accessory sinuses

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.

Excludes

  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms

Exclusions from above levels

  • 2C51.2 – Mesotheliomas of peritoneum
  • 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

  • 2C22.0 – Adenocarcinoma of accessory sinuses
  • 2C22.1 – Squamous cell carcinoma of accessory sinuses
  • 2C22.2 – Malignant epithelial neoplasms of accessory sinuses, unspecified type
  • 2C22.3 – Melanomas of accessory sinuses
  • 2C22.Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of accessory sinuses
  • 2C22.Z – Malignant neoplasms of accessory sinuses, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • 2C20 – Malignant neoplasms of nasal cavity
  • 2C21 – Malignant neoplasms of middle ear
  • 2C23 – Malignant neoplasms of larynx
  • 2C24 – Malignant neoplasms of trachea
  • 2C25 – Malignant neoplasms of bronchus or lung
  • 2C26 – Malignant neoplasms of the pleura
  • 2C27 – Malignant neoplasms of thymus
  • 2C28 – Malignant neoplasms of heart or mediastinum
  • 2C29 – Malignant neoplasms of other or ill-defined sites in the respiratory system or intrathoracic organs

Foundation entity

Malignant neoplasms of accessory sinuses – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1893076536

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 02: Neoplasms