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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue

ICD-10 Coding for Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue

C01
C02.0
C02.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for malignant neoplasm of tongue includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Tongue Cancer
Oral Tongue Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue

Use ICD-10 code C01 for malignant neoplasm of base of tongue, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue

Billable Code
C01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lesion confirmed at base of tongue

Applicable To

  • • Lesion involving lingual tonsil
  • • Lesion involving vallecula

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location of the lesion.

Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue

Billable Code
C02.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirming malignant neoplasm
  • • Imaging showing lesion on dorsal surface

Applicable To

  • • Tumor on upper tongue surface, anterior to circumvallate papillae

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location of the lesion.

Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified

Billable Code
C02.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirming malignant neoplasm
  • • Lack of specific site documentation

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified site of tongue

Important Notes

  • • Avoid use unless absolutely necessary due to unspecified site.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

C79.51

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Use if there is metastasis to bone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of the tongue?

The ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of the tongue varies by site: C01 for the base, C02.0 for the dorsal surface, and C02.9 for unspecified sites.

How do you code a tongue cancer with bone metastasis?

Use C02.x for the primary site and C79.51 for bone metastasis, ensuring documentation supports both codes.

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