C05: Malignant neoplasm of palate
Codes under C05 (Malignant neoplasm of palate). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| C05.0 | Malignant neoplasm of hard palate | ✓ |
| C05.0 | Malignant neoplasm of hard palate | ✓ |
| C05.1 | Malignant neoplasm of soft palate | ✓ |
| C05.1 | Malignant neoplasm of soft palate | ✓ |
| C05.2 | Malignant neoplasm of uvula | ✓ |
| C05.2 | Malignant neoplasm of uvula | ✓ |
| C05.8 | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of palate | ✓ |
| C05.8 | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of palate | ✓ |
| C05.9 | Malignant neoplasm of palate, unspecified | ✓ |
| C05.9 | Malignant neoplasm of palate, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code C05?
C05 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Malignant neoplasm of palate. It contains 10 more specific diagnosis codes, 10 of which are billable.
Is C05 a billable code?
No — C05 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 C05.0 — Malignant neoplasm of hard palate). 10 of the 10 codes under C05 are billable.
What codes fall under C05?
C05 includes C05.0, C05.0, C05.1, C05.1, C05.2, plus 5 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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