C00.2
BillableMalignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified
Malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lip NOS
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •malignant melanoma of lipC43.0
- Merkel cell carcinoma of lip (C4A.0)
- •other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of lipC44.0
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(8)
C00.0Malignant neoplasm of external upper lip
C00.1Malignant neoplasm of external lower lip
C00.3Malignant neoplasm of upper lip, inner aspect
C00.4Malignant neoplasm of lower lip, inner aspect
C00.5Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecified, inner aspect
C00.6Malignant neoplasm of commissure of lip, unspecified
C00.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of lip
C00.9Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(21)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
- Malignant Neoplasm of External Lip, UnspecifiedC0546836
- Malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecifiedC0546836
- Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecified, vermilion borderC0546836
- Malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lipC0546836
- Malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lip (disorder)C0546836
- Malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lip NOSC0546836
- Malignant tumor of vermilion border of lipC0546836
- Malignant tumour of vermilion border of lipC0546836
Clinical Terms
- Malignant neoplasm of vermilion of lip
- Malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lip NOS
- Malignant tumor of vermilion border of lip
- Malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lip
- Malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lip (disorder)
- Primary malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lip
- Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecified, vermilion border
- Malignant tumour of vermilion border of lip
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified is C00.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified". C00.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C00.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C00.2 represents “Malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C00.2 a billable code?
Yes, C00.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C00.2 in?
C00.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C00.2?
C00.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant melanoma of lip (C43.0); Merkel cell carcinoma of lip (C4A.0); other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of lip (C44.0-).
Are additional codes required with C00.2?
Yes, when using C00.2, also report: ; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0).
What SNOMED CT codes does C00.2 map to?
C00.2 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 421249001, 1359859003, 94135007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C00.2?
C00.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0546836. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C00.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified 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 C00.2?
C00.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B60.Z (Malignant neoplasms of lip, unspecified).
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