Personal history of malignant neoplasm of larynx

This code indicates that a patient has a documented history of a malignant tumor originating in the larynx, but the malignancy is no longer present. This means the patient has completed treatment for laryngeal cancer and is currently considered cancer-free or in remission.

Use this code for follow-up encounters, surveillance visits, or when a patient presents for treatment of unrelated conditions, and their past history of laryngeal cancer is relevant to their overall medical management. It signifies a past diagnosis that impacts current care decisions, such as screening recommendations or medication choices.

• Do not use this code if the patient currently has active laryngeal cancer; use a code from the C32 series instead.
• Always sequence this code after any current conditions being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the laryngeal malignancy is no longer present.