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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Oral Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Oral Cancer

C06.0
C06.2

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for oral cancer includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Mouth Cancer
Oral Cavity Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Oral Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Oral Cancer

Use ICD-10 code C06.0 for malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa

Billable Code
C06.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy-confirmed malignancy
  • • Imaging showing lesion in cheek mucosa

Applicable To

  • • Malignant neoplasm of buccal mucosa

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact site within the oral cavity.

Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area

Billable Code
C06.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy-confirmed malignancy
  • • Imaging showing lesion in retromolar area

Applicable To

  • • Malignant neoplasm of retromolar trigone

Important Notes

  • • Documentation must specify the retromolar area to avoid using unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z12.81

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of oral cavity

Use when the visit is specifically for oral cancer screening.

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when the visit involves chemotherapy treatment for oral cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for oral cancer?

The ICD-10 code for oral cancer varies by site, such as C06.0 for cheek mucosa and C06.2 for retromolar area. Use C06.9 if the specific site is unspecified.

How do you code a history of oral cancer?

Use Z85.3 for a personal history of oral cancer, applicable after treatment completion with no evidence of disease.

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