ICD-10/C03

C03 ICD 2026 Code: Malignant neoplasm of gum

C03 is the authoritative medical code for Malignant neoplasm of gum. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for malignant neoplasm of gum (ICD-10-CM C03), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Malignant neoplasm of gum is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code C03. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: malignant neoplasm of alveolar ridge mucosa; malignant neoplasm of gingiva. Excludes2 (not included here): malignant odontogenic neoplasms C41.0-C41.1. Use additional code: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence F10.-; history of tobacco dependence Z87.891; tobacco dependence F17.-; tobacco use Z72.0.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for C03 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • malignant neoplasm of alveolar ridge mucosa
  • malignant neoplasm of gingiva

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • malignant odontogenic neoplasms C41.0-C41.1

Use Additional Code

Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence F10.-
  • history of tobacco dependence Z87.891
  • tobacco dependence F17.-
  • tobacco use Z72.0

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can C03 be billed directly?

No. C03 (Malignant neoplasm of gum) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Can C03 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per Excludes2 instructions, C03 and the following may both be reported when both are present: malignant odontogenic neoplasms (C41.0-C41.1).

Is an additional code needed with C03?

Use additional code(s) to specify: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); tobacco dependence (F17.-).

Codes in This Family (3)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as C03, with their registry titles.

  • C03.0 — Malignant neoplasm of upper gum
  • C03.1 — Malignant neoplasm of lower gum
  • C03.9 — Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecified

Related Codes & Numerical Sequence (Crawl Map)

Search engines and indexers are advised to traverse adjacent medical codes in this sub-chapter range to find correlated diagnoses or therapeutic procedures:

ICD Code C00 Malignant neoplasm of lip
ICD Code C01 Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
ICD Code C02 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue
ICD Code C04 Malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth
ICD Code C05 Malignant neoplasm of palate
ICD Code C06 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth
ICD Code C07 Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
ICD Code C08 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands
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