Neoplasm Table
palate
| Site | Malignant primary | Malignant secondary | Ca in situ | Benign | Uncertain behavior | Unspecified behavior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| palate | C05.9 | C79.89 | D00.00 | D10.39 | D37.09 | D49.0 |
| hard | C05.0 | C79.89 | D00.05 | D10.39 | D37.09 | D49.0 |
| junction of hard and soft palate | C05.9 | C79.89 | D00.00 | D10.39 | D37.09 | D49.0 |
| overlapping lesions | C05.8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| soft | C05.1 | C79.89 | D00.04 | D10.39 | D37.09 | D49.0 |
| nasopharyngeal surface | C11.3 | C79.89 | D00.08 | D10.6 | D37.05 | D49.0 |
| posterior surface | C11.3 | C79.89 | D00.08 | D10.6 | D37.05 | D49.0 |
| superior surface | C11.3 | C79.89 | D00.08 | D10.6 | D37.05 | D49.0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the ICD-10-CM neoplasm codes for palate?
Per the ICD-10-CM Neoplasm Table: malignant primary C05.9; malignant secondary C79.89; ca in situ D00.00; benign D10.39; uncertain behavior D37.09; unspecified behavior D49.0. Always confirm the code, and add the required 7th character where applicable, in the Tabular List.
ICD-10-CM Neoplasm Table maintained by CDC/NCHS (public domain), from the CMS FY2027 release.