C06.9

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified

Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C00-C14

Parent Code

C06

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Malignant neoplasm of minor salivary gland, unspecified site
  • Malignant neoplasm of oral cavity NOS

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C06.9?

ICD-10-CM code C06.9 represents "Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C06.9 a billable code?

Yes, C06.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C06.9 in?

C06.9 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

Are additional codes required with C06.9?

Yes, when using C06.9 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 C06.9 map to?

C06.9 maps to 18 SNOMED CT concepts: 363505006, 1217617009, 783736003, 403926005, 363485006, and 13 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C06.9?

C06.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153381, C0864852. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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