C00.2 – Malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
ICD-10-CM code
C00.2
- Code
C00.2(claims format:C002)- Description
- Malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- Block
- C00-C14 Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
- Parent codes
- C00
Notes for C00.2
Applicable to:
- Malignant neoplasm of vermilion border of lip NOS
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
C00 – Malignant neoplasm of lip
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Related codes in C00
- C00.0 – Malignant neoplasm of external upper lipBillable
- C00.1 – Malignant neoplasm of external lower lipBillable
- C00.3 – Malignant neoplasm of upper lip, inner aspectBillable
- C00.4 – Malignant neoplasm of lower lip, inner aspectBillable
- C00.5 – Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecified, inner aspectBillable
- C00.6 – Malignant neoplasm of commissure of lip, unspecifiedBillable
- C00.8 – Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of lipBillable
- C00.9 – Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C00.2?
C00.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified, in the block C00-C14 (Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx).
Is C00.2 a billable code?
Yes. C00.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does C00.2 belong to?
It belongs to category C00 – Malignant neoplasm of lip.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.