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C02.0

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Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue

Neoplasms (C00-D49)

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Also Known As

Malignant neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, dorsal surface

⚠️ Excludes2

direct

May be coded together if both conditions coexist

  • • malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of base of tongue (C01)

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from C02
  • • 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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Code Information

CodeC02.0
BillableYes
ParentC02
CategoryNeoplasms (C00-D49)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)