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C03.0

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of upper gum

Malignant neoplasm of upper gum

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C00-C14

Parent Code

C03

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • malignant neoplasm of alveolar (ridge) mucosa
  • malignant neoplasm of gingiva

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(2)
C03.1

Malignant neoplasm of lower gum

BillableC03.9

Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecified

Billable
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

2B63.ZMalignant neoplasms of gum, unspecifiedequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(43)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Malignant neoplasm of gum of maxilla
  • Primary carcinoma of upper gum
  • Malignant tumour of upper gum
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of gum
  • Malignant neoplasm of upper gingiva
  • Carcinoma of upper gum
  • Malignant tumor of upper gingiva
  • Malignant tumor of upper gum
  • Tumor of upper gingiva
  • Malignant neoplasm of gum of maxilla (disorder)
  • Primary squamous cell carcinoma of upper gum
  • Malignant tumour of upper gingiva
  • Tumour of upper gingiva
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of upper gum
  • Cancer of maxillary alveolus
  • Neoplasm of upper gum
  • Malignant neoplasm of alveolus of maxilla
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of upper gum?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of upper gum is C03.0. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of upper gum". C03.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C03.0 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C03.0 represents “Malignant neoplasm of upper gum”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C03.0 a billable code?

Yes, C03.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C03.0 in?

C03.0 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

Are additional codes required with C03.0?

Yes, when using C03.0, 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 C03.0 map to?

C03.0 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 449223003, 254424004, 363383000, 126793002, 1259633002, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C03.0?

C03.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153365. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C03.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of upper gum 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 C03.0?

C03.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B63.Z (Malignant neoplasms of gum, unspecified).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.