C06.0 (Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa) is a billable ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code in the Neoplasms chapter. It identifies cases of malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa for clinical documentation, billing and epidemiological tracking.

ICD-10-CM · Billable Code

C06.0 — Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa

Chapter C00-D49: Neoplasms

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Related diagnoses

C06.1Malignant neoplasm of vestibule of mouthC06.2Malignant neoplasm of retromolar areaC06.8Malignant neoplasm of ovrlp sites of and unsp parts of mouthC06.9Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified

Common questions about C06.0 (Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa)

What does ICD-10 code C06.0 mean?
C06.0 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa. 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 C06.0 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, C06.0 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 C06.0 belong to?
C06.0 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 cheek mucosa?
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗