C03 Non-Billable Code

Malignant neoplasm of gum

Chapter Classification

Chapter 2 Neoplasms (C00-D49)

Section Detail

C00-C14 Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)

Coding Guidelines & Notes

includes

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

excludes2

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

useAdditionalCode

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

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

C03.0 - Malignant neoplasm of upper gum Billable
C03.1 - Malignant neoplasm of lower gum Billable
C03.9 - Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecified Billable

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