C02.9Billable
Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms
- Category
- C02
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category C02
C02Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongueC02.0Malignant 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 tongueYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C02.9?
C02.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified.
Is C02.9 a billable code?
Yes. C02.9 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is C02.9 in?
C02.9 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.
When did C02.9 become effective?
C02.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to C02.9?
C02.9 belongs to category C02, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.