C01

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue

Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C00-C14

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

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C01?

ICD-10-CM code C01 represents "Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue". It 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 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 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.

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