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Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 145.0
Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa
  • Short description: Mal neo cheek mucosa.
  • ICD-9-CM 145.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 145.0 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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  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C06.0 Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa
Approximate Synonyms
  • Cancer of the buccal mucosa
  • Mouth cancer, buccal mucosa
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of buccal mucosa
Applies To
  • Buccal mucosa
  • Cheek, inner aspect
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