Malignant neoplasm of palate (C05) ICD-10-CM
The C05 code range covers malignant neoplasm of palate with 6 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 5 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence F10
- history of tobacco dependence Z87.891
- tobacco dependence F17
- tobacco use Z72.0
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- Kaposi's sarcoma of palate C46.2
Codes in the C05 Range 6 codes · 5 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the C05 range.
Malignant Hard Palate Neoplasm
A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the hard palate.
Malignant Palate Neoplasm
A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the hard palate, soft palate, or uvula.
Malignant Soft Palate Neoplasm
A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the soft palate.
Malignant Uvula Neoplasm
A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the uvula.
About the C05 Code Range
A malignant tumor of the palate can start there or spread there. It can affect the hard palate, soft palate, or uvula.
C05 divides by site: C05.0 identifies the hard palate, C05.1 the soft palate, and C05.2 the uvula. C05.8 identifies overlapping palate sites, while C05.9 leaves the palate site unspecified.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the C05 range?
Of the 6 codes in this range, 5 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the C05 range classify?
The range classifies malignant neoplasm of palate. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
