C02.2

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue

Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C00-C14

Parent Code

C02

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Malignant neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, ventral surface
  • Malignant neoplasm of frenulum linguae

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

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue is C02.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue". C02.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C02.2 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C02.2 represents "Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C02.2 a billable code?

Yes, C02.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C02.2 in?

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

Are additional codes required with C02.2?

Yes, when using C02.2 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 C02.2 map to?

C02.2 maps to 12 SNOMED CT concepts: 275395000, 254417000, 187640005, 187641009, 254416009, and 7 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C02.2?

C02.2 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0684333, C0153353, C0345518. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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