C01
BillableMalignant neoplasm of base of tongue
C01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- C00-D49
- Edition
- FY2026
C00-D49 Neoplasms
What this means — in plain language
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Includes
- •Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of base of tongue
- •Malignant neoplasm of fixed part of tongue NOS
- •Malignant neoplasm of posterior third of tongue
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