2025 ICD-10-CM code C03.9
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Neoplasms - Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecified 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49) Feed
Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecified.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a confirmed malignant neoplasm diagnosis based on biopsy and other clinical findings.
Symptoms may include a non-healing ulcer, gum mass, enlarged lymph nodes, bad breath, loose teeth, jaw numbness/pain, sore throat, and difficulty chewing/swallowing, leading to weight loss. Diagnosis involves physical examination, biopsy, and imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, PET). Treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted chemotherapy.
- 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- Malignant neoplasms (C00-C96)Malignant neoplasms, stated or presumed to be primary (of specified sites), and certain specified histologies, except neuroendocrine, and of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C00-C75)Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
In simple words: This code signifies a cancerous growth on the gums, without specifying the exact location.
Malignant neoplasm of gum refers to a cancerous growth affecting the gums.It's crucial to note that the specific location (upper or lower gum) isn't specified in this code.
Example 1: A 55-year-old male presents with a persistent non-healing ulcer on his gums, accompanied by pain and difficulty chewing. Following a biopsy, the diagnosis is confirmed as malignant neoplasm of the gum., A 60-year-old female, with a history of heavy smoking, complains of a mass on her gums and enlarged lymph nodes in her neck. A biopsy reveals malignant neoplasm of the gum., A 70-year-old male experiences pain in his jaw and loose teeth. After comprehensive examination and imaging, a malignant neoplasm of the gum is diagnosed.
Documentation should include details of the lesion's appearance, location, size, symptoms, diagnostic procedures (biopsy, imaging results), and treatment plan.
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