2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 143.9
Malignant neoplasm of gum unspecified
- Short description: MALIG NEO GUM NOS.
- ICD-9-CM 143.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 143.9 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).
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143.9 converts approximately to:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C03.9 Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
- Cancer of the gingiva, squamous cell
- Cancer of the gum
- Gum cancer
- Primary malignant neoplasm of gum
- Squamous cell carcinoma of gum
- Squamous cell carcinoma, gum