C02.1
BillableMalignant neoplasm of border of tongue
Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of tip of tongue
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(6)
C02.0Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue
C02.2Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue
C02.3Malig neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, part unsp
C02.4Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil
C02.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue
C02.9Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(43)
SNOMED CT
- Neoplasm of tip of tongue126781006
- Tumor of tip of tongue126781006
- Tumour of tip of tongue126781006
- Malignant neoplasm of tongue, tip and lateral border187637005
- Malignant neoplasm of tip of tongue254412006
- Malignant tumor of tip of tongue254412006
- Malignant tumour of tip of tongue254412006
- Primary malignant neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue371968006
- Primary malignant neoplasm of body of tongue371968006
- Primary malignant neoplasm of oral part of tongue371968006
- Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue371974006
- Primary malignant neoplasm of border of tongue371975007
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of anterior two thirds of tongue688681000119100
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of body of tongue688681000119100
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of oral part of tongue688681000119100
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of border of tongue688751000119103
UMLS
- Malignant Neoplasm of Border of TongueC0496755
- Malignant neoplasm of border of tongueC0496755
- Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue (disorder)C0496755
- Malignant neoplasm of tongue, tip and lateral borderC0496755
- Malignant neoplasm of tongue, tip and lateral border (disorder)C0496755
- Malignant neoplasm of tip of tongueC0345513
- Malignant neoplasm of tip of tongue (disorder)C0345513
- Malignant tumor of tip of tongueC0345513
- Malignant tumour of tip of tongueC0345513
Clinical Terms
- Malignant neoplasm of tongue, tip and lateral border (disorder)
- Malignant tumor of tip of tongue
- Malignant neoplasm of tongue, tip and lateral border
- Malignant neoplasm of tip of tongue
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of anterior two thirds of tongue
- Malignant tumour of tip of tongue
- Malignant neoplasm of tip of tongue (disorder)
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of body of tongue
- Primary malignant neoplasm of oral part of tongue
- Primary malignant neoplasm of border of tongue
- Primary malignant neoplasm of body of tongue
- Tumor of tip of tongue
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of border of tongue
- Tumour of tip of tongue
- Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue (disorder)
- Primary malignant neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of oral part of tongue
- Neoplasm of tip of tongue
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of border of tongue?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of border of tongue is C02.1. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue". C02.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C02.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C02.1 represents “Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C02.1 a billable code?
Yes, C02.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C02.1 in?
C02.1 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
Are additional codes required with C02.1?
Yes, when using C02.1, 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 C02.1 map to?
C02.1 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 371974006, 254412006, 187637005, 126781006, 371968006, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C02.1?
C02.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0496755, C0345513. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C02.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of border of tongue 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 C02.1?
C02.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B62.Z (Malignant neoplasms of other or unspecified parts of tongue, unspecified).
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