C02.2
Billable codeMalignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue
The ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue is C02.2.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Malignant neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, ventral surface
- Malignant neoplasm of frenulum linguae
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- C02.0Malignant neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue
- C02.1Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue
- C02.3Malignant neoplasm of anterior two-thirds of tongue, part unspecified
- C02.4Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil
- C02.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tongue
- C02.9Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
- C02.2Malignant neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 1413
Associated MS-DRGs
C02.2 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 011Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC
- DRG 012Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC
- DRG 013Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC
- DRG 146Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Malignancy with MCC
- DRG 147Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Malignancy with CC
- DRG 148Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Malignancy without CC/MCC