C02.8
BillableMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of two or more contiguous sites of tongue
Use Additional Code
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
C02.4Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil
C02.9Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(29)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue93773005
- Primary malignant neoplasm of junctional zone of tongue93848003
- Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue109823006
- Malignant overlapping lesion of tongue109823006
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of tongue109823006
- Neoplasm of junctional zone of tongue126786001
- Tumor of junctional zone of tongue126786001
- Tumour of junctional zone of tongue126786001
- Malignant neoplasm of junctional zone of dorsum of tongue187644001
- Malignant tumor of junctional zone of tongue187644001
- Malignant tumour of junctional zone of tongue187644001
UMLS
- Malignant Neoplasm of Overlapping Sites of TongueC0560234
- Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongueC0560234
- Malignant overlapping lesion of tongueC0560234
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of tongueC0560234
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of tongue (disorder)C0560234
- Malignant neoplasm of two or more contiguous sites of tongueC2833835
Clinical Terms
- Primary malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue
- Tumor of junctional zone of tongue
- Tumour of junctional zone of tongue
- Malignant tumor of junctional zone of tongue
- Neoplasm of junctional zone of tongue
- Primary malignant neoplasm of junctional zone of tongue
- Malignant tumour of junctional zone of tongue
- Malignant neoplasm of junctional zone of dorsum of tongue
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of tongue
- Malignant neoplasm of two or more contiguous sites of tongue
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of tongue (disorder)
- Malignant overlapping lesion of tongue
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue is C02.8. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue". C02.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C02.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C02.8 represents “Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C02.8 a billable code?
Yes, C02.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C02.8 in?
C02.8 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
Are additional codes required with C02.8?
Yes, when using C02.8, 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 C02.8 map to?
C02.8 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 187644001, 109823006, 126786001, 93773005, 93848003. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C02.8?
C02.8 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0560234, C2833835. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C02.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites 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 C02.8?
C02.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B62.Z (Malignant neoplasms of other or unspecified parts of tongue, unspecified).
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