C03 Malignant neoplasm of gum

Coding Notes

Active
Non-billable / Non-specific, not 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)

Tyoe 2 Excludes

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

Includes

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

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Code Title
C00-D49 Neoplasms (C00-D49)
C00-C14 Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
C03 Malignant neoplasm of gum
Use Additional
code to identify:
alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

Type 2 Excludes
malignant odontogenic neoplasms (C41.0-C41.1)

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

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