C02: Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue
Codes under C02 (Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| C02.0 | Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue | ✓ |
| C02.0 | Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue | ✓ |
| C02.1 | Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue | ✓ |
| C02.1 | Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue | ✓ |
| C02.2 | Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue | ✓ |
| C02.2 | Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue | ✓ |
| C02.3 | Malignant neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, part unspecified | ✓ |
| C02.3 | Malignant neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, part unspecified | ✓ |
| C02.4 | Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil | ✓ |
| C02.4 | Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil | ✓ |
| C02.8 | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue | ✓ |
| C02.8 | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue | ✓ |
| C02.9 | Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified | ✓ |
| C02.9 | Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code C02?
C02 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue. It contains 14 more specific diagnosis codes, 14 of which are billable.
Is C02 a billable code?
No — C02 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example C02.0 — Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue). 14 of the 14 codes under C02 are billable.
What codes fall under C02?
C02 includes C02.0, C02.0, C02.1, C02.1, C02.2, plus 9 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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