C06
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C06?
ICD-10-CM code C06 represents "Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C06 a billable code?
No, C06 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 C06.
What chapter is C06 in?
C06 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What are the subcategories under C06?
C06 has 5 child codes, including: C06.0 (Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa), C06.1 (Malignant neoplasm of vestibule of mouth), C06.2 (Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area), C06.8 (Malignant neoplasm of ovrlp sites of and unsp parts of mouth), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with C06?
Yes, when using C06 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 C06?
C06 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153372. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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