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D00.01

Billable

Carcinoma in situ of labial mucosa and vermilion border

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Abnormal cells in the lips and the border area between the lip and surrounding skin that have the potential to become cancer.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifically applies to the labial mucosa (inner lip tissue) and vermilion border (the colored edge of the lip)
  • •Distinguish between lip cancer and other oral cavity sites to ensure accurate coding

Code Hierarchy

└D00Carcinoma in situ of oral cavity, esophagus and stomach└D00.0Carcinoma in situ of lip, oral cavity and pharynx└D00.01Carcinoma in situ of labial mucosa and vermilion border
└D00.01Carcinoma in situ of labial mucosa and vermilion border

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