C00.2
BillableMalignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Cancer of the outer lip when it is unclear whether it involves the upper or lower lip.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific location (upper vs. lower) cannot be determined from documentation
- •Request clarification from the provider to assign a more specific code if possible
Code Hierarchy
└C00Malignant neoplasm of lip└C00.2Malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified
└C00.2Malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified