C01 Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue

Coding Notes

Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions

Additional

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

Applicable To

Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of base of tongue
Malignant neoplasm of fixed part of tongue NOS
Malignant neoplasm of posterior third of tongue

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Code Title
C00-D49 Neoplasms (C00-D49)
C00-C14 Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
C01 Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Use Additional
code to identify:
alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

Applicable to
Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of base of tongue
Malignant neoplasm of fixed part of tongue NOS
Malignant neoplasm of posterior third of tongue