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C01

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Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue

Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C00-C14

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of base of tongue
  • Malignant neoplasm of fixed part of tongue NOS
  • Malignant neoplasm of posterior third of tongue

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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

2B61.ZMalignant neoplasms of base of tongue, unspecifiedequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(87)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Primary tongue carcinoma
  • Malignant tumor of fixed part of tongue
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
  • Malignant Base of Tongue Tumor
  • Primary squamous cell carcinoma of base of tongue
  • Malignant Neoplasm of the Posterior Tongue
  • Malignant Posterior Tongue Neoplasm
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Posterior Tongue
  • Carcinoma of tongue base - dorsal surface
  • Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of base of tongue
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue
  • Malignant tumor of base of tongue
  • Malignant neoplasm of fixed part of tongue NOS
  • Malignant tumour of base of tongue
  • Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue dorsal surface
  • Malignant Tumor of Posterior Tongue
  • Primary carcinoma of tongue base - dorsal surface
  • Malignant Tumor of the Base of the Tongue
  • Malignant tumour of fixed part of tongue
  • Malignant neoplasm of pharyngeal part of tongue
  • Malignant Base of the Tongue Neoplasm
  • Malignant Tumor of the Posterior Tongue
  • Malignant tumour of posterior third of tongue
  • Primary squamous cell carcinoma of root of tongue
  • Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue (disorder)
  • Malignant Posterior Tongue Tumor
  • Malignant Base of the Tongue Tumor
  • Primary carcinoma of base of tongue
  • Malignant Neoplasm of the Base of the Tongue
  • Malignant neoplasm of posterior third of tongue
  • Malignant tumor of posterior third of tongue
  • Carcinoma of base of tongue
  • Malignant tumour of tongue posterior to vallate papillae
  • Malignant tumor of tongue posterior to vallate papillae
  • Malignant Base of Tongue Neoplasm
  • Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue dorsal surface (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of base of tongue?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of base of tongue is C01. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue". C01 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C01 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C01 represents “Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C01 a billable code?

Yes, C01 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C01 in?

C01 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

Are additional codes required with C01?

Yes, when using C01, also report: ; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0).

What SNOMED CT codes does C01 map to?

C01 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 271943005, 275490009, 363376007, 187631006, 1259438002, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C01?

C01 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153350, C0347919. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C01 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of base of tongue 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 C01?

C01 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B61.Z (Malignant neoplasms of base of tongue, unspecified).

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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.