C02.4
BillableMalignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil
Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(6)
C02.0Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue
C02.1Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue
C02.2Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue
C02.3Malig neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, part unsp
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(59)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of base of tongue93687001
- Primary malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue93773005
- Primary malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil93868009
- Primary malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer ring94144008
- Primary malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring94144008
- Neoplasm of lingual tonsil127229000
- Tumor of lingual tonsil127229000
- Tumour of lingual tonsil127229000
- Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue dorsal surface187631006
- Carcinoma of lingual tonsil254423005
- Carcinoma of base of tongue271943005
- Carcinoma of tongue base - dorsal surface275490009
- SCC - Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue276952000
- Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue276952000
- Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil363377003
- Malignant tumor of lingual tonsil363377003
- Malignant tumour of lingual tonsil363377003
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of base of tongue722672002
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of root of tongue722672002
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of lingual tonsil722673007
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of Waldeyer ring1197276007
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of pharyngeal lymphoid ring1197276007
- Primary carcinoma of tongue base - dorsal surface1259318004
- Primary carcinoma of lingual tonsil1259330005
- Primary tongue carcinoma1259435004
- Primary carcinoma of base of tongue1259438002
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of dorsal surface of tongue688811000119107
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Primary tongue carcinoma
- Primary malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
- Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil (disorder)
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of base of tongue
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of pharyngeal lymphoid ring
- Carcinoma of tongue base - dorsal surface
- Primary malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue
- Carcinoma of lingual tonsil
- Malignant tumor of lingual tonsil
- Primary carcinoma of lingual tonsil
- Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue dorsal surface
- Primary carcinoma of tongue base - dorsal surface
- Tumor of lingual tonsil
- Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue
- Tumour of lingual tonsil
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of root of tongue
- Neoplasm of lingual tonsil
- Primary malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring
- Malignant tumour of lingual tonsil
- Primary carcinoma of base of tongue
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of dorsal surface of tongue
- Carcinoma of base of tongue
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of lingual tonsil
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of Waldeyer ring
- Primary malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil
- SCC - Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue
- Primary malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer ring
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil is C02.4. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil". C02.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C02.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C02.4 represents “Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C02.4 a billable code?
Yes, C02.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C02.4 in?
C02.4 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
Are additional codes required with C02.4?
Yes, when using C02.4, 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 C02.4 map to?
C02.4 maps to 19 SNOMED CT concepts: 271943005, 254423005, 275490009, 187631006, 363377003, and 14 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C02.4?
C02.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153356. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C02.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil 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 C02.4?
C02.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B62.1Z (Malignant neoplasms of lingual tonsil, unspecified).
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