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C03

Non-Billable (Header)

Malignant neoplasm of gum

Includes

  • malignant neoplasm of alveolar (ridge) mucosa
  • malignant neoplasm of gingiva

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)

Child Codes

C03.0Malignant neoplasm of upper gum
HCC 21
C03.1Malignant neoplasm of lower gum
HCC 21
C03.9Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecified
HCC 21

Code Hierarchy

└C03Malignant neoplasm of gum
└C03Malignant neoplasm of gum

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