C05 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of palate
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
C05Malignant neoplasm of palate
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where C05 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)
- 3
Category C05
Malignant neoplasm of palate
- 4
Code C05
Malignant neoplasm of palate
Codes under C05
C05 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C05.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C05.
Use additional code
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C05.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C05 mean?
C05 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of palate.”
Is C05 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C05 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is C05 located in ICD-10-CM?
C05 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14) (C00–C14), under category C05, Malignant neoplasm of palate.
What coding notes are listed for C05?
No inclusion terms are listed for C05 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0). Excludes1 notes: Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2). No Excludes2 note is listed.