C05.1

Billable
ChapterC00–D49
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Malignant neoplasm of soft palate

Metadata & Insights
  • •2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Instructional Notes

Excludes2(Not included here)
  • malignant neoplasm of nasopharyngeal surface of soft palate (C11.3)
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
C00-C14Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
C05Malignant neoplasm of palate
C05.1Malignant neoplasm of soft palate

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to C05.1:

categoryC05
Malignant neoplasm of palate
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Alphabetic Index Mentions

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1 raw paths
Neoplasm, neoplastic1 unique routes
palate
soft→C05.1

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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