2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C00.2Malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified
ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C00-C14›C00
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C00.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 11 through 13, 146 through 148. Coders also document this condition as malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lip. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Head and neck cancers - lip and oral cavity.
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- Malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lip
- Malignant neoplasm of vermilion of lip
- Primary malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lip
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- Malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lip NOS
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Oral Cancer
Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth. It is a type of head and neck cancer. Most oral cancers are squamous cell cancers. They begin in the flat cells that cover the surfaces of your mouth, tongue, and lips. The cancer cells may spread into deeper tissue as the cancer grows.
The full article covers:
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- Who is more likely to develop oral cancer?
- What are the symptoms of oral cancer?
- How is oral cancer diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for oral cancer?
- Can oral cancer be prevented?
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Questions About C00.2Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified is C00.2 (sometimes written as C002). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Is C00.2 (Malignant neoplasm of lip) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does C00.2 group to?
When malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 11, 12, 13, 146, 147, 148, with relative weights from 0.7971 to 5.4541 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of C00.2?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 140.9 (mal neo lip/vermil NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
