C02.4
BillableMalignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil
Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- malignant neoplasm of tonsil NOS (C09.9)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of base of tongue93687001
- Primary malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue93773005
- Primary malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil93868009
- Primary malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer ring94144008
- Primary malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring94144008
- Neoplasm of lingual tonsil127229000
- Tumor of lingual tonsil127229000
- Tumour of lingual tonsil127229000
- Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue dorsal surface187631006
- Carcinoma of lingual tonsil254423005
- Carcinoma of base of tongue271943005
- Carcinoma of tongue base - dorsal surface275490009
- SCC - Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue276952000
- Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue276952000
- Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil363377003
- Malignant tumor of lingual tonsil363377003
- Malignant tumour of lingual tonsil363377003
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of base of tongue722672002
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of root of tongue722672002
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of lingual tonsil722673007
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of Waldeyer ring1197276007
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of pharyngeal lymphoid ring1197276007
- Primary carcinoma of tongue base - dorsal surface1259318004
- Primary carcinoma of lingual tonsil1259330005
- Primary tongue carcinoma1259435004
- Primary carcinoma of base of tongue1259438002
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of dorsal surface of tongue688811000119107
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil is C02.4. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil". C02.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C02.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C02.4 represents "Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C02.4 a billable code?
Yes, C02.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C02.4 in?
C02.4 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
Are additional codes required with C02.4?
Yes, when using C02.4 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 C02.4 map to?
C02.4 maps to 19 SNOMED CT concepts: 271943005, 254423005, 275490009, 187631006, 363377003, and 14 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C02.4?
C02.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153356. 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.