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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Cancer

C01
C02.0

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

Also Known as:
Oral Tongue Cancer
Base of Tongue Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Cancer

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

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

clinical_criteria:
  • • Lesion located at the posterior third of the tongue

Applicable To

  • • Posterior third of tongue
  • • Lingual tonsil

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'base of tongue' to avoid coding errors.

Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue

Billable Code
C02.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Anterior two-thirds of tongue

Important Notes

  • • Ensure clear documentation of the lesion's location on the tongue.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

C79.51

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Use when there is metastasis to bone from a primary tongue cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for tongue cancer?

The ICD-10 codes for tongue cancer are C01 for the base of the tongue and C02 for other parts of the tongue.

How do you code overlapping lesions of the tongue?

Use ICD-10 code C02.8 for malignant neoplasms involving overlapping sites of the tongue.

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