2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 143.1
Malignant neoplasm of lower gum
- Short description: MALIG NEO LOWER GUM.
- ICD-9-CM 143.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 143.1 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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143.1 converts directly to:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C03.1 Malignant neoplasm of lower gum
Approximate Synonyms
- Cancer of the gum, lower
- Lower gum cancer
- Primary malignant neoplasm of lower gum