C00 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Use additional:
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Type 1 excludes for C00 ICD 10 code
- malignant melanoma of lip (C43.0)
- Merkel cell carcinoma of lip (C4A.0)
- other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of lip (C44.0-)
Codes
- C00.0 Malignant neoplasm of external upper lip
- C00.1 Malignant neoplasm of external lower lip
- C00.2 Malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified
- C00.3 Malignant neoplasm of upper lip, inner aspect
- C00.4 Malignant neoplasm of lower lip, inner aspect
- C00.5 Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecified, inner aspect
- C00.6 Malignant neoplasm of commissure of lip, unspecified
- C00.8 Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of lip
- C00.9 Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecified
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to C00 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
C00 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about C00 ICD 10 code
What is oral cancer?
Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth. It is a type of head and neck cancer. Most oral cancers are squamous cell cancers. They begin in the flat cells that cover the surfaces of your mouth, tongue, and lips. The cancer cells may spread into deeper tissue as the cancer grows.
Most oral cancers are related to tobacco use, heavy alcohol use, or an HPV infection.
Who is more likely to develop oral cancer?
Anyone can get oral cancer, but you are more likely to develop it if you:
- Use tobacco or drink lots of alcohol. Your risk of developing oral cancer is even higher if you do both.
- Are male.
- Are over ago 40.
- Have HPV.
- Have a history of head or neck cancer.
- Get frequent sun exposure (for lip cancer).
What are the symptoms of oral cancer?
The symptoms of oral cancer may include:
- A white or red patch in your mouth
- A lip or mouth sore that won't heal
- Bleeding, pain, or numbness in the lip or mouth
- Loose teeth or dentures that no longer fit well
- Problems or pain with swallowing
- A lump in your neck
- Ear pain
- Trouble moving your mouth or jaw
- Swelling of the jaw
- A sore throat or feeling that something is caught in the throat
If you have any of these symptoms for more than two weeks, see your health care provider or dentist. Oral cancer can spread quickly, so it's important to find it early.
How is oral cancer diagnosed?
To find out if you have oral cancer, your provider may use:
- A physical exam of the lips and mouth.
- An endoscopy.
- A biopsy or other procedure to collect cells from the lip or oral cavity. The cells are viewed under a microscope to find out if they are abnormal.
- Imaging tests.
What are the treatments for oral cancer?
The treatments for oral cancer include surgery, radiation therapy, or both. After surgery, some people also need chemotherapy to kill any cancer cells that are left.
Can oral cancer be prevented?
There are steps you can take to help prevent oral cancer:
- Not smoking
- Limiting alcohol use or not drinking at all
- Getting regular dental exams
NIH: National Cancer Institute
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