C05
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of palate
C05 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of palate. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C05.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- C00-D49
- Subcodes
- 5
- Edition
- FY2026
C00-D49 Neoplasms
What this means — in plain language
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code C05?
- C05 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malignant neoplasm of palate". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
- Is C05 a billable code?
- No — C05 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C05.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from C05?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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