2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C06Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C00-C14›C06

ICD-10-CM C06
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

C06 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as C06.0, C06.1, C06.2, and C06.80.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
C06
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth
Short Description
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
C00-C14
Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionC00-C14Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
CategoryC06Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth
This CodeC06Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth

Specific Coding for Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouthOverview

Non-specific codes like C06 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use C06.0 for Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa

  • Use C06.1 for Malignant neoplasm of vestibule of mouth

  • Use C06.2 for Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area

  • C06.8 for Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of other and unspecified parts of mouth

  • Use C06.80 for Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified parts of mouth

  • Use C06.89 for Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of other parts of mouth

  • Use C06.9 for Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Use Additional Code

  • 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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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About C06Overview

Is C06 (Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth need a more specific code from this category, such as C06.0, C06.1, and C06.2.