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ICD-10-CM Code for Malignant neoplasm of external upper lip C00.0

ICD-10 code C00.0 for Malignant neoplasm of external upper lip is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

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Official Long Descriptor

Malignant neoplasm of external upper lip
Malignant neoplasm of lipstick area of upper lip
Malignant neoplasm of upper lip NOS
Malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of upper lip

C00

Excludes1: malignant melanoma of lip (C43.0)
Merkel cell carcinoma of lip (C4A.0)
other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of lip (C44.0-)

Use additional code to identify:
alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

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