ICD-10-CM Code for Malignant neoplasm of gum C03

ICD-10 code C03 for Malignant neoplasm of gum is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

Official Long Descriptor

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 dependence (Z87.891)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

Excludes2: malignant odontogenic neoplasms (C41.0-C41.1)

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