2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 143.0
Malignant neoplasm of upper gum
- Short description: MALIG NEO UPPER GUM.
- ICD-9-CM 143.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 143.0 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).
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143.0 converts directly to:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C03.0 Malignant neoplasm of upper gum
Approximate Synonyms
- Cancer of the gum, upper
- Primary malignant neoplasm of upper gum
- Upper gum cancer