ICD-10-CM C02: Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for C02

Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue

Coding Notes & Guidelines for C02

Excludes2: Not Included Here

malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of base of tongue (C01)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

malignant neoplasm of tonsil NOS (C09.9)

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  • code to identify:
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  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)
Inclusion Terms

Malignant neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, dorsal surface

Inclusion Terms

Malignant neoplasm of tip of tongue

Inclusion Terms
  • Malignant neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, ventral surface
  • Malignant neoplasm of frenulum linguae
Inclusion Terms
  • Malignant neoplasm of middle third of tongue NOS
  • Malignant neoplasm of mobile part of tongue NOS
Inclusion Terms

Malignant neoplasm of two or more contiguous sites of tongue

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for C02):

C02.0 - Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue C02.1 - Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue C02.2 - Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue C02.3 - Malignant neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, part unspecified C02.4 - Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil C02.8 - Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue C02.9 - Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code C02 (Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue)

ICD-10-CM code C02 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM C02 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about C02 - Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue.