C05

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of palate

Malignant neoplasm of palate

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

5

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2)

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 (5)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C05?

ICD-10-CM code C05 represents "Malignant neoplasm of palate". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C05 a billable code?

No, C05 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under C05.

What chapter is C05 in?

C05 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C05?

C05 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2).

What are the subcategories under C05?

C05 has 5 child codes, including: C05.0 (Malignant neoplasm of hard palate), C05.1 (Malignant neoplasm of soft palate), C05.2 (Malignant neoplasm of uvula), C05.8 (Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of palate), and 1 more.

Are additional codes required with C05?

Yes, when using C05 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 C05?

C05 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153378. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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