C03

Malignant neoplasm of gum

Non-billableCategory

Coding Guidelines

Includes

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

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • C41.0-C411 - 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)

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