C00
Non-billableMalignant 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.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (9)
C00.0Malignant neoplasm of external upper lip
C00.1Malignant neoplasm of external lower lip
C00.2Malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified
C00.3Malignant neoplasm of upper lip, inner aspect
C00.4Malignant neoplasm of lower lip, inner aspect
C00.5Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecified, inner aspect
C00.6Malignant neoplasm of commissure of lip, unspecified
C00.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of lip
C00.9Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Cancer of LipC0153340
- Cancer of lipC0153340
- Cancer of the LipC0153340
- Cancer, LipC0153340
- Cancers, LipC0153340
- Lip CancerC0153340
- Lip CancersC0153340
- Malignant Lip NeoplasmC0153340
- Malignant Lip TumorC0153340
- Malignant Neoplasm of LipC0153340
- Malignant Neoplasm of the LipC0153340
- Malignant Tumor of LipC0153340
- Malignant Tumor of the LipC0153340
- Malignant lip cancerC0153340
- Malignant lip neoplasmC0153340
- Malignant neoplasm of lipC0153340
- Malignant neoplasm of lip (disorder)C0153340
- Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecifiedC0153340
- Malignant tumor of lipC0153340
- Malignant tumour of lipC0153340
- cancer lipC0153340
- cancer lipsC0153340
- cancer of lipC0153340
- cancer of the lipC0153340
- lip cancerC0153340
- lip cancersC0153340
- of lip cancerC0153340
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C00?
ICD-10-CM code C00 represents "Malignant neoplasm of lip". It 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 you should also code: code to identify:; 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.
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