C03 Malignant neoplasm of gum

Non-billable header with 3 child codes.

Includes

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

Excludes2 (not included here)

• malignant odontogenic neoplasms (C41.0-C41.1)

Use additional code

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

Applies from C03 Malignant neoplasm of gum

Includes

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

Excludes2 (not included here)

• malignant odontogenic neoplasms (C41.0-C41.1)

Use additional code

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

Codes under C03

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

Nearby codes

• C03 Malignant neoplasm of gum (this code)
• C03.0 Malignant neoplasm of upper gum
• C03.1 Malignant neoplasm of lower gum
• C03.9 Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecified