C05
Non-billableMalignant 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.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2)
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Cancer of PalateC0153378
- Cancer of palateC0153378
- Cancer of the PalateC0153378
- Malignant Neoplasm of PalateC0153378
- Malignant Neoplasm of the PalateC0153378
- Malignant Palate NeoplasmC0153378
- Malignant Palate TumorC0153378
- Malignant Tumor of PalateC0153378
- Malignant Tumor of the PalateC0153378
- Malignant neoplasm of palateC0153378
- Malignant neoplasm of palate (disorder)C0153378
- Malignant neoplasm of palate, unspecifiedC0153378
- Malignant neoplasm of roof of mouthC0153378
- Malignant palate neoplasmC0153378
- Malignant tumor of palateC0153378
- Malignant tumour of palateC0153378
- Palate CancerC0153378
- cancer palateC0153378
- palate cancerC0153378
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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