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
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Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(33)
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 the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of gum?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of gum is C03. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of gum". C03 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C03 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C03 represents “Malignant neoplasm of gum”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and 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, also report: ; 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.
How does C03 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of gum affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C03?
C03 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B63.Z (Malignant neoplasms of gum, unspecified).
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