C01 Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue

Billable

Block: Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)

Includes

  • Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of base of tongue
  • Malignant neoplasm of fixed part of tongue NOS
  • Malignant neoplasm of posterior third of tongue

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)
This category is a complete, billable diagnosis code.

No additional specificity is required — submit C01 directly on claims and documentation without a subcode extension.

Last reviewed: September 2026