C05.9: Malignant neoplasm of palate, unspecified
C05.9 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of palate, unspecified. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code C05.9?
C05.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of palate, unspecified. It belongs to category C05 (Malignant neoplasm of palate).
Is C05.9 a billable code?
Yes. C05.9 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does C05.9 belong to?
C05.9 is part of ICD-10-CM category C05 — Malignant neoplasm of palate, which has 10 billable codes.
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