C05 (Malignant neoplasm of palate) is an umbrella ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code in the Neoplasms chapter. It identifies cases of malignant neoplasm of palate for clinical documentation, billing and epidemiological tracking.

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C05 — Malignant neoplasm of palate

Chapter C00-D49: Neoplasms

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Sub-codes under C05

C05.0Malignant neoplasm of hard palateC05.1Malignant neoplasm of soft palateC05.2Malignant neoplasm of uvulaC05.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of palateC05.9Malignant neoplasm of palate, unspecified

Common questions about C05 (Malignant neoplasm of palate)

What does ICD-10 code C05 mean?
C05 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Malignant neoplasm of palate. 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 C05 a billable diagnosis code?
C05 is a category-level (umbrella) code rather than a billable specific code. For billing purposes, clinicians typically use a more specific sub-code under C05. Browse the sub-codes listed on this page.
Which ICD-10 chapter does C05 belong to?
C05 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.
Where can I get plain-language information about Malignant neoplasm of palate?
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗