ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
C02.1 — Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue
Chapter C00-D49: Neoplasms
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C02.0Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongueC02.2Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongueC02.3Malig neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, part unspC02.4Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsilC02.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongueC02.9Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
Common questions about C02.1 (Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue)
What does ICD-10 code C02.1 mean?
C02.1 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is C02.1 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, C02.1 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does C02.1 belong to?
C02.1 belongs to the chapter "Neoplasms" (codes C00-D49). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗