C06.80: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified parts of mouth
C06.80, malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified parts of mouth, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 7 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 55 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0340 (Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic…), G0339 (Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic…), G0563 (Stereotactic body radiation therapy, treatment delivery…). 4 of these codes have a 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule amount; E0783 pays $9,917.33 to $11,667.45 (NU) depending on the state. The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with C06.80 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G0340 | Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery, delivery including collimator changes and custom plugging, fractionated treatment, all lesions, per session, second through fifth sessions, maximum five sessions per course of treatment | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| G0339 | Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery, complete course of therapy in one session or first session of fractionated treatment | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| G0563 | Stereotactic body radiation therapy, treatment delivery, per fraction to 1 or more lesions, including image guidance and real-time positron emissions-based delivery adjustments to 1 or more lesions, entire course not to exceed 5 fractions | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q0512 | Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q0511 | Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J9267 | Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J9264 | Injection, paclitaxel protein-bound particles, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J8999 | Prescription drug, oral, chemotherapeutic, nos | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J8530 | Cyclophosphamide; oral, 25 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J8597 | Antiemetic drug, oral, not otherwise specified | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J8610 | Methotrexate; oral, 2.5 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J8498 | Antiemetic drug, rectal/suppository, not otherwise specified | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q5110 | Injection, filgrastim-aafi, biosimilar, (nivestym), 1 microgram | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q5125 | Injection, filgrastim-ayow, biosimilar, (releuko), 1 microgram | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5101 | Injection, filgrastim-sndz, biosimilar, (zarxio), 1 microgram | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1442 | Injection, filgrastim (g-csf), excludes biosimilars, 1 microgram | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1449 | Injection, eflapegrastim-xnst, 0.1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1447 | Injection, tbo-filgrastim, 1 microgram | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q5108 | Injection, pegfilgrastim-jmdb (fulphila), biosimilar, 0.5 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5111 | Injection, pegfilgrastim-cbqv (udenyca), biosimilar, 0.5 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5127 | Injection, pegfilgrastim-fpgk (stimufend), biosimilar, 0.5 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J2506 | Injection, pegfilgrastim, excludes biosimilar, 0.5 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5122 | Injection, pegfilgrastim-apgf (nyvepria), biosimilar, 0.5 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5130 | Injection, pegfilgrastim-pbbk (fylnetra), biosimilar, 0.5 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J2820 | Injection, sargramostim (gm-csf), 50 mcg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
30 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing C06.80
- A56874: Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35076
- A52450: Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®/Abraxane ™) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes)
- A59350: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L39553
- A52479: Oral Anticancer Drugs - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 8 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33826
- A56748: Billing and Coding: White Cell Colony Stimulating Factors (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 16 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L37176
- A52480: Oral Antiemetic Drugs (Replacement for Intravenous Antiemetics) - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 19 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33827
- A56695: Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pump (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part B); 9 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33461
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other C06 diagnoses (Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth)
- C06.89 — Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of other parts of mouth
- C06.0 — Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa
- C06.1 — Malignant neoplasm of vestibule of mouth
- C06.2 — Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area
- C06.9 — Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover C06.80 (Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified…)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 7 Medicare billing and coding articles list C06.80 as a covered diagnosis for 55 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 C06.80?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0340 (Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic…, 2 articles); G0339 (Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic…, 2 articles); G0563 (Stereotactic body radiation therapy, treatment delivery…, 1 article); Q0512 (Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic…, 2 articles); Q0511 (Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic…, 2 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
What does Medicare pay for equipment billed with C06.80?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): E0783 $9,917.33 to $11,667.45 (NU); E0786 $10,969.75 to $11,380.88 (NU); E0782 $5,200.92 to $6,118.73 (NU); E0785 $572.38 to $673.39 (KF). Medicare pays 80% of the allowed amount after the Part B deductible.
Which Medicare policy articles list C06.80?
A56874 (Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)); A52450 (Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®/Abraxane ™)); A59350 (Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies), and 4 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code C06.80?
C06.80 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified parts of mouth, in category C06 (Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth), chapter 2: Neoplasms.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under G0340
- Watch G0340 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for G0340
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.