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C03 - Malignant neoplasm of gum


The ICD 10 Code for Malignant neoplasm of gum is listed as C03.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: C03
Description: Malignant neoplasm of gum
  • Includes: malignant neoplasm of alveolar (ridge) mucosa
  • malignant neoplasm of gingiva
  • Use additional code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • history of tobacco use (Z87.891)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)
  • Excludes2: malignant odontogenic neoplasms (C41.0-C41.1)
Chapter Neoplasms (C00-D49)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of C03:
C03.0 - Malignant neoplasm of upper gum
C03.1 - Malignant neoplasm of lower gum
C03.9 - Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecified