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ICD-10-CM Code for Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified C02.9

ICD-10 code C02.9 for Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

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Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified

C02

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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