C02 — Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue
Not billable
Is C02 billable?
No — C02 is a non-billable header code. C02 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 7 billable codes beneath C02.
Billable codes under this header
- C02.0Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue
- C02.1Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue
- C02.2Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue
- C02.3Malignant neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, part unspecified
- C02.4Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil
- C02.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue
- C02.9Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
C02 at a glance
| Code | C02 |
|---|---|
| Description | Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Use additional code
Report an additional code alongside C02 to fully describe the condition. C02 is sequenced first.
What codes fall under C02? (7)
- C02.0Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue
- C02.1Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue
- C02.2Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue
- C02.3Malignant neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, part unspecified
- C02.4Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil
- C02.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue
- C02.9Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
How long has C02 existed?
C02 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.