ICD-10-CM C05: Malignant neoplasm of palate

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for C05

Malignant neoplasm of palate

Coding Notes & Guidelines for C05

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

malignant neoplasm of nasopharyngeal surface of soft palate (C11.3)

Use Additional Code
  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)
Inclusion Terms

Malignant neoplasm of roof of mouth

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for C05):

C05.0 - Malignant neoplasm of hard palate C05.1 - Malignant neoplasm of soft palate C05.2 - Malignant neoplasm of uvula C05.8 - Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of palate C05.9 - Malignant neoplasm of palate, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code C05 (Malignant neoplasm of palate)

ICD-10-CM code C05 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 C05 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about C05 - Malignant neoplasm of palate. 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 palate.