C03 - Malignant neoplasm of gum
Includes:
-malignant neoplasm of alveolar (ridge) mucosa
-malignant neoplasm of gingiva
Use Additional Code:
-code to identify:
-alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
-history of tobacco use Z87.891)
-tobacco dependence (F17.-)
-tobacco use Z72.0)
Excludes 2:
-malignant odontogenic neoplasms C41.0-C41.1)
C03.0 - Malignant neoplasm of upper gum
C03.1 - Malignant neoplasm of lower gum
C03.9 - Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecified