C06.2
BillableMalignant neoplasm of retromolar area
Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area
Coding Notes
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of retromolar area93989001
- Neoplasm of retromolar area126804008
- Tumor of retromolar area126804008
- Tumour of retromolar area126804008
- Carcinoma of retromolar area254457002
- Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area363391009
- Malignant tumor of retromolar area363391009
- Malignant tumour of retromolar area363391009
- Primary carcinoma of retromolar area1259340008
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of retromolar area689281000119108
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of retromolar area?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of retromolar area is C06.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area". C06.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C06.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C06.2 represents "Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C06.2 a billable code?
Yes, C06.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C06.2 in?
C06.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
Are additional codes required with C06.2?
Yes, when using C06.2 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 C06.2 map to?
C06.2 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 254457002, 363391009, 126804008, 1259340008, 93989001, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C06.2?
C06.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153379. 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.