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
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Child Codes (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(19)
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 the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of palate?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of palate is C05. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of palate". C05 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C05 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C05 represents “Malignant neoplasm of palate”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and 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, 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 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.
How does C05 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of palate 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 C05?
C05 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B65.Z (Malignant neoplasms of palate, unspecified).
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