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ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 C00.9

Billable / Specific

Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecified

C00
Block
0
Synonyms
420
LCDs
38
Payer Policies
63
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM C00.9

ICD-10-CM code C00.9 represents Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block C00). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM C00.9 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for C00.9

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list C00.9 as a covered diagnosis.

420 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 420 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Non-Next Generation Sequencing Targeted Molecular Panel Tests for Predictive Testing in Cancer
Article ID: 60240, Effective: , 680 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81479 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Non-Next Generation Sequencing Targeted Molecular Panel Tests for Predictive Testing in Cancer
Article ID: 60309, Effective: , 680 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81479 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Plasma-Based Genomic Profiling in Solid Tumors
Article ID: 57867, Effective: 2025-07-01 00:00:00, 622 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 0179U →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Plasma-Based Genomic Profiling in Solid Tumors
Article ID: 57867, Effective: 2025-07-01 00:00:00, 622 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81479 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Plasma-Based Genomic Profiling in Solid Tumors
Article ID: 57867, Effective: 2025-07-01 00:00:00, 622 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81462 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Plasma-Based Genomic Profiling in Solid Tumors
Article ID: 57867, Effective: 2025-07-01 00:00:00, 622 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81445 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Plasma-Based Genomic Profiling in Solid Tumors
Article ID: 57867, Effective: 2025-07-01 00:00:00, 622 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 0571U →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Plasma-Based Genomic Profiling in Solid Tumors
Article ID: 57867, Effective: 2025-07-01 00:00:00, 622 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 0485U →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Plasma-Based Genomic Profiling in Solid Tumors
Article ID: 57867, Effective: 2025-07-01 00:00:00, 622 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81463 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Plasma-Based Genomic Profiling in Solid Tumors
Article ID: 57867, Effective: 2025-07-01 00:00:00, 622 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81464 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing C00.9.

38 policies

1 Cigna

Head and Neck Ultrasound - (0549)
Policy ID: MM_0549

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol�/Abraxane �)
Policy ID: ART-52450
Oral Anticancer Drugs - Policy Article
Policy ID: ART-52479
Billing and Coding: Cardiac Blood Pool Imaging (Multiple Gated Acquisition Scanning- MUGA, Ventriculography) When Performed in Conjunction with Cardiotoxic Chemotherapy
Policy ID: ART-54768
Billing and Coding: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)
Policy ID: ART-56462
Billing and Coding: Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Policy ID: ART-56514

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with C00.9

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

63 linkages
  • 63621 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) CMS LCD
  • 61800 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) CMS LCD
  • 77373 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) CMS LCD
  • G0339 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) CMS LCD
  • 77372 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) CMS LCD
  • G0563 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) CMS LCD
  • 77435 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) CMS LCD
  • 77371 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) CMS LCD
  • G0340 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) CMS LCD
  • 61798 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) CMS LCD

Convert C00.9 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
C00.9 1409 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 C00.9, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code C00.9 billable? +

Yes, C00.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with C00.9? +

Procedures frequently paired with C00.9 include: 63621, 61800, 77373, G0339, 77372.

What ICD-9 codes does C00.9 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, C00.9 maps to ICD-9 codes: 1409. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 17, 2026.

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