ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
C02.9 — Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
Chapter C00-D49: Neoplasms
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C02.0Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongueC02.1Malignant neoplasm of border 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 tongue
Common questions about C02.9 (Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified)
What does ICD-10 code C02.9 mean?
C02.9 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified. 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 C02.9 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, C02.9 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 C02.9 belong to?
C02.9 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 ↗