C05.2
BillableMalignant neoplasm of uvula
Malignant neoplasm of uvula
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(51)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of soft palate94049001
- Primary malignant neoplasm of uvula94129007
- Neoplasm of uvula126808006
- Tumor of uvula126808006
- Tumour of uvula126808006
- Carcinoma of soft palate254435009
- Carcinoma of uvula254436005
- Palate carcinoma274084007
- Malignant neoplasm of uvula363389001
- Malignant neoplasm of uvula palatina363389001
- Malignant tumor of uvula363389001
- Malignant tumour of uvula363389001
- Primary carcinoma of soft palate1259334001
- Primary carcinoma of uvula1259335000
- Primary palate carcinoma1259439005
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of soft palate689311000119105
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of uvula689451000119100
UMLS
- Malignant Uvula NeoplasmC0153377
- Malignant Uvula TumorC0153377
- Malignant Uvula TumourC0153377
- Malignant Uvular NeoplasmC0153377
- Malignant Uvular TumorC0153377
- Malignant Uvular TumourC0153377
- Malignant neoplasm of uvulaC0153377
- Malignant neoplasm of uvula palatinaC0153377
- Malignant neoplasm of uvula palatina (disorder)C0153377
- Malignant tumor of uvulaC0153377
- Malignant tumour of uvulaC0153377
Clinical Terms
- Palate carcinoma
- Malignant Uvular Neoplasm
- Malignant Uvular Tumour
- Malignant tumour of uvula
- Primary malignant neoplasm of uvula
- Tumor of uvula
- Carcinoma of soft palate
- Primary malignant neoplasm of soft palate
- Primary carcinoma of uvula
- Malignant Uvula Neoplasm
- Malignant neoplasm of uvula palatina
- Malignant neoplasm of uvula palatina (disorder)
- Neoplasm of uvula
- Carcinoma of uvula
- Malignant tumor of uvula
- Malignant Uvula Tumor
- Primary carcinoma of soft palate
- Malignant Uvula Tumour
- Tumour of uvula
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of soft palate
- Primary palate carcinoma
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of uvula
- Malignant Uvular Tumor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of uvula?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of uvula is C05.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of uvula". C05.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C05.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C05.2 represents “Malignant neoplasm of uvula”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C05.2 a billable code?
Yes, C05.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C05.2 in?
C05.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C05.2?
C05.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2).
Are additional codes required with C05.2?
Yes, when using C05.2, 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 C05.2 map to?
C05.2 maps to 12 SNOMED CT concepts: 254435009, 254436005, 363389001, 126808006, 274084007, and 7 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C05.2?
C05.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153377. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C05.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of uvula 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 C05.2?
C05.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B65.Z (Malignant neoplasms of palate, unspecified).
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