C06 — Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth
Not billable
Is C06 billable?
No — C06 is a non-billable header code. C06 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 6 billable codes beneath C06.
Billable codes under this header
- C06.0Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa
- C06.1Malignant neoplasm of vestibule of mouth
- C06.2Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area
- C06.9Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
- C06.80Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified parts of mouth
- C06.89Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of other parts of mouth
C06 at a glance
| Code | C06 |
|---|---|
| Description | Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth |
| 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 C06 to fully describe the condition. C06 is sequenced first.
What codes fall under C06? (5)
How long has C06 existed?
C06 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.