ICD-10-CM D00.0: Carcinoma in situ of lip, oral cavity and pharynx

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for D00.0

Carcinoma in situ of lip, oral cavity and pharynx

Coding Notes & Guidelines for D00.0

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • carcinoma in situ of aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold, laryngeal aspect (D02.0)
  • carcinoma in situ of epiglottis NOS (D02.0)
  • carcinoma in situ of epiglottis suprahyoid portion (D02.0)
  • carcinoma in situ of skin of lip (D03.0, D04.0)
Use Additional Code
  • code to identify:
  • exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
  • exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)
Inclusion Terms
  • Carcinoma in situ of aryepiglottic fold NOS
  • Carcinoma in situ of hypopharyngeal aspect of aryepiglottic fold
  • Carcinoma in situ of marginal zone of aryepiglottic fold

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code D00.0 (Carcinoma in situ of lip)

ICD-10-CM code D00.0 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 D00.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about D00.0 - Carcinoma in situ of lip, oral cavity and pharynx. 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 Carcinoma in situ of lip related to oral cavity and pharynx.