AutoICD API

C00

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of lip

Malignant neoplasm of lip

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C00-C14

Child Codes

9

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

Child Codes (9)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

View full mapping

Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(27)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of lip?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of lip is C00. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of lip". C00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C00 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C00 represents “Malignant neoplasm of lip”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C00 a billable code?

No, C00 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under C00.

What chapter is C00 in?

C00 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C00?

C00 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant melanoma of lip (C43.0); Merkel cell carcinoma of lip (C4A.0); other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of lip (C44.0-).

What are the subcategories under C00?

C00 has 9 child codes, including: C00.0 (Malignant neoplasm of external upper lip), C00.1 (Malignant neoplasm of external lower lip), C00.2 (Malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified), C00.3 (Malignant neoplasm of upper lip, inner aspect), and 5 more.

Are additional codes required with C00?

Yes, when using C00, also report: ; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C00?

C00 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153340. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C00 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of lip affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C00?

C00 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B60.Z (Malignant neoplasms of lip, unspecified).

Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI

Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.

Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.