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C03Malignant neoplasm of gum

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49)
SectionMalignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)

Coding Notes

Includes

  • malignant neoplasm of alveolar (ridge) mucosa
  • malignant neoplasm of gingiva

Excludes2 (not part of this condition — may code both)

  • malignant odontogenic neoplasms (C41.0-C41.1)

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)

Subcategories (3)

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