All ICD10 Codes

C05

Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
Rankcategory
Official Description

Malignant neoplasm of palate

Use a more specific code (5 billable)
C05.0Malignant neoplasm of hard palateC05.1Malignant neoplasm of soft palateC05.2Malignant neoplasm of uvulaC05.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of palateC05.9Malignant neoplasm of palate, unspecified
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2)
Use Additional Code
  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
C00-C14Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
C05Malignant neoplasm of palateNot billable
C05.0Malignant neoplasm of hard palateBillable
C05.1Malignant neoplasm of soft palateBillable
C05.2Malignant neoplasm of uvulaBillable
C05.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of palateBillable
C05.9Malignant neoplasm of palate, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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