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Specific code 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).
  • You are viewing the 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 143.9.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 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
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