Is C06 a billable code?
No. C06 is a header code that groups 6 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
C06: Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
C06 groups related diagnoses under malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under C06
- C06.0Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa
- C06.1Malignant neoplasm of vestibule of mouth
- C06.2Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area
- C06.80Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified parts of mouth
- C06.89Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of other parts of mouth
- C06.9Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
C06 questions
What does C06 mean?
C06 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth. It is in chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.