C06.2
BillableMalignant neoplasm of retromolar area
Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area
Coding Notes
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Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(25)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of retromolar area93989001
- Neoplasm of retromolar area126804008
- Tumor of retromolar area126804008
- Tumour of retromolar area126804008
- Carcinoma of retromolar area254457002
- Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area363391009
- Malignant tumor of retromolar area363391009
- Malignant tumour of retromolar area363391009
- Primary carcinoma of retromolar area1259340008
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of retromolar area689281000119108
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of retromolar area
- Neoplasm of retromolar area
- Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area (disorder)
- Malignant tumor of retromolar area
- Primary carcinoma of retromolar area
- Malignant tumour of retromolar area
- Tumour of retromolar area
- Tumor of retromolar area
- Carcinoma of retromolar area
- Primary malignant neoplasm of retromolar area
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of retromolar area?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of retromolar area is C06.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area". C06.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C06.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C06.2 represents “Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C06.2 a billable code?
Yes, C06.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C06.2 in?
C06.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
Are additional codes required with C06.2?
Yes, when using C06.2, 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 C06.2 map to?
C06.2 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 254457002, 363391009, 126804008, 1259340008, 93989001, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C06.2?
C06.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153379. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C06.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of retromolar area 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 C06.2?
C06.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B66.Z (Malignant neoplasms of other or unspecified parts of mouth, unspecified).
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