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C02

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue

Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue

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

7

Coding Notes

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)

Child Codes (7)

C02.0

Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue

BillableC02.1

Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue

BillableC02.2

Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue

BillableC02.3

Malig neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, part unsp

BillableC02.4

Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil

BillableC02.8

Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue

BillableC02.9

Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C02?

ICD-10-CM code C02 represents "Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C02 a billable code?

No, C02 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under C02.

What chapter is C02 in?

C02 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What are the subcategories under C02?

C02 has 7 child codes, including: C02.0 (Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue), C02.1 (Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue), C02.2 (Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue), C02.3 (Malig neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, part unsp), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with C02?

Yes, when using C02 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 C02?

C02 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153357. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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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.