C05 — Malignant neoplasm of palate
Is C05 billable?
No — C05 is a non-billable header code. C05 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 5 billable codes beneath C05.
C05 at a glance
| Code | C05 |
|---|---|
| Description | Malignant neoplasm of palate |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes1 — never code together
The conditions below can never be reported together with C05 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2)
Use additional code
Report an additional code alongside C05 to fully describe the condition. C05 is sequenced first.
What codes fall under C05? (5)
How long has C05 existed?
C05 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.
Which codes are confused with C05?
ICD-10-CM declares these codes mutually exclusive with C05 — exactly one of each pair can be correct for a given encounter.