ICD-10: C01

Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue

Clinical Information

Inclusion Terms

  • Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of base of tongue
  • Malignant neoplasm of fixed part of tongue NOS
  • Malignant neoplasm of posterior third of tongue

Coding Guidelines

Use Additional Code

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

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