C00 Malignant neoplasm of lip

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of lip is C00 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
C00-C14: Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
Category C00
10 codes (9 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024
Excludes1
Not coded here. These conditions should NOT be coded together with C00.
  • malignant melanoma of lip (C43.0)
  • Merkel cell carcinoma of lip (C4A.0)
  • other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of lip (C44.0-)
Use Additional Code
  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 2 TOC entry

2. Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49) .......................................................................................... 32

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.2
Chapter 2 contains codes for most benign and all malignant neoplasms

2. Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49) General Guidelines Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM contains the codes for most benign and all malignant neoplasms. Certain benign neoplasms, such as prostatic adenomas, may be found in the

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.2.a

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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