C05Header code — not billable

Malignant neoplasm of palate

Chapter
2. Neoplasms
Category
C05
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category C05

C05.0Malignant neoplasm of hard palateYesC05.1Malignant neoplasm of soft palateYesC05.2Malignant neoplasm of uvulaYesC05.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of palateYesC05.9Malignant neoplasm of palate, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C05?

C05 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of palate.

Is C05 a billable code?

No. C05 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 C05 in?

C05 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.

When did C05 become effective?

C05 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to C05?

C05 belongs to category C05, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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