C05.2
BillableMalignant neoplasm of uvula
Malignant neoplasm of uvula
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of soft palate94049001
- Primary malignant neoplasm of uvula94129007
- Neoplasm of uvula126808006
- Tumor of uvula126808006
- Tumour of uvula126808006
- Carcinoma of soft palate254435009
- Carcinoma of uvula254436005
- Palate carcinoma274084007
- Malignant neoplasm of uvula363389001
- Malignant neoplasm of uvula palatina363389001
- Malignant tumor of uvula363389001
- Malignant tumour of uvula363389001
- Primary carcinoma of soft palate1259334001
- Primary carcinoma of uvula1259335000
- Primary palate carcinoma1259439005
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of soft palate689311000119105
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of uvula689451000119100
UMLS
- Malignant Uvula NeoplasmC0153377
- Malignant Uvula TumorC0153377
- Malignant Uvula TumourC0153377
- Malignant Uvular NeoplasmC0153377
- Malignant Uvular TumorC0153377
- Malignant Uvular TumourC0153377
- Malignant neoplasm of uvulaC0153377
- Malignant neoplasm of uvula palatinaC0153377
- Malignant neoplasm of uvula palatina (disorder)C0153377
- Malignant tumor of uvulaC0153377
- Malignant tumour of uvulaC0153377
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of uvula?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of uvula is C05.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of uvula". C05.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C05.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C05.2 represents "Malignant neoplasm of uvula". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C05.2 a billable code?
Yes, C05.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C05.2 in?
C05.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C05.2?
C05.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2).
Are additional codes required with C05.2?
Yes, when using C05.2 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 SNOMED CT codes does C05.2 map to?
C05.2 maps to 12 SNOMED CT concepts: 254435009, 254436005, 363389001, 126808006, 274084007, and 7 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C05.2?
C05.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153377. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.