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Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 141.9
Malignant neoplasm of tongue unspecified
  • Short description: MALIG NEO TONGUE NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 141.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 141.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2007 version of ICD-9-CM 141.9.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 141.9 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C02.9 Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Cancer of the of tongue
  • Cancer of the tongue, squamous cell
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of tongue
  • Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue
  • Squamous cell carcinoma, tongue
  • Tongue cancer
Applies To
  • Tongue NOS
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