C03
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of gum
Malignant neoplasm of gum
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- malignant neoplasm of alveolar (ridge) mucosa
- malignant neoplasm of gingiva
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- malignant odontogenic neoplasms (C41.0-C41.1)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- CA - Cancer of gumC0153364
- Cancer of gumC0153364
- Gingival cancerC0153364
- Malignant Gingival NeoplasmC0153364
- Malignant Gingival TumorC0153364
- Malignant Gum NeoplasmC0153364
- Malignant Gum TumorC0153364
- Malignant Neoplasm of GingivaC0153364
- Malignant Neoplasm of GumC0153364
- Malignant Neoplasm of the GingivaC0153364
- Malignant Neoplasm of the GumC0153364
- Malignant Tumor of GingivaC0153364
- Malignant Tumor of GumC0153364
- Malignant Tumor of the GingivaC0153364
- Malignant Tumor of the GumC0153364
- Malignant gum neoplasmC0153364
- Malignant neoplasm of gumC0153364
- Malignant neoplasm of gum (disorder)C0153364
- Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecifiedC0153364
- Malignant tumor of alveolar mucosaC0153364
- Malignant tumor of gingivaC0153364
- Malignant tumor of gumC0153364
- Malignant tumour of alveolar mucosaC0153364
- Malignant tumour of gingivaC0153364
- Malignant tumour of gumC0153364
- cancer gumC0153364
- cancer gumsC0153364
- cancer of gumC0153364
- gingival cancerC0153364
- gum cancerC0153364
- malignant neoplasm of gingivaC0153364
- of gum cancerC0153364
- malignant neoplasm of alveolar (ridge) mucosaC3647198
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C03?
ICD-10-CM code C03 represents "Malignant neoplasm of gum". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C03 a billable code?
No, C03 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under C03.
What chapter is C03 in?
C03 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What are the subcategories under C03?
C03 has 3 child codes, including: C03.0 (Malignant neoplasm of upper gum), C03.1 (Malignant neoplasm of lower gum), C03.9 (Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with C03?
Yes, when using C03 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 C03?
C03 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153364, C3647198. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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