C02Header code — not billable
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms
- Category
- C02
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category C02
C02.0Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongueYesC02.1Malignant neoplasm of border of tongueYesC02.2Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongueYesC02.3Malig neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, part unspYesC02.4Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsilYesC02.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongueYesC02.9Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C02?
C02 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue.
Is C02 a billable code?
No. C02 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is C02 in?
C02 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.
When did C02 become effective?
C02 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to C02?
C02 belongs to category C02, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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