icd 10 code for missing permanent teeth

by Alfonso Becker DDS 9 min read

Partial loss of teeth, unspecified cause, unspecified class

  • K08.409 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K08.409 became effective on October 1, 2021.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K08.409 - other international versions of ICD-10 K08.409 may differ.

K00. 0 - Anodontia | ICD-10-CM.

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What is the ICD-10 code for missing teeth?

Complete loss of teeth, unspecified cause, unspecified class K08. 109 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K08. 109 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is diagnosis code Z91 81?

ICD-10 code Z91. 81 for History of falling is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

What does Anodontia mean?

Anodontia is a genetic disorder defined as the absence of all teeth. It usually occurs as part of a syndrome that includes other abnormalities. Also rare but more common than anodontia are hypodontia and oligodontia. Hypodontia is genetic in origin and usually involves the absence of from 1 to 5 teeth.

Are ICD-10 codes used for dental?

Use of ICD-10 codes is supported by the American Dental Association. The ADA now includes both dental- and medical-related ICD-10 codes in its “CDT Code Book.” Dental schools have included the use of ICD-10 codes in their curricula to prepare graduating dentists for their use in practice.

Can Z91 81 be used as a primary diagnosis?

However, coders should not code Z91. 81 as a primary diagnosis unless there is no other alternative, as this code is from the “Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services,” similar to the V-code section from ICD-9.

What is the ICD-10 code for ASHD?

ICD-10 Code for Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris- I25. 10- Codify by AAPC.

Why are permanent teeth missing?

Besides genetic causes, experts suggest that advanced maternal age, low birth weight, maternal smoking, incidences of rubella, and other hormonal, environmental and infectious conditions may also be linked to missing teeth.

What is the difference between anodontia and hypodontia?

Hypodontia refers to the absence of fewer than 6 teeth (not including third molars). Oligodontia refers to the absence of 6 or more teeth (not including third molars). Anodontia is the complete absence of teeth. Hypodontia is more common in the permanent dentition than in the primary dentition.

What is Taurodontism of teeth?

Taurodontism is a developmental disturbance of a tooth in which body is enlarged at the expense of the roots. An enlarged pulp chamber, apical displacement of the pulpal floor and lack of constriction at the cementoenamel junction are the characteristic features.

What is the code for dental services?

Article - Billing and Coding: Dental Services (A56663)

What are dental codes called?

CDT Codes are a set of medical codes for dental procedures that cover oral health and dentistry. Each procedural code is an alphanumeric code beginning with the letter “D” (the procedure code) and followed by four numbers (the nomenclature). It also includes written descriptions for some of the procedural codes.

What are the codes that dentists use?

CDT Dental Codes The CDT code set maintained by the American Dental Association consists of procedural codes for oral health and adjunctive services provided in dentistry. Each alphanumeric CDT code begins with the letter 'D' (the procedure code) and is followed by 4 numbers (the nomenclature).

Coding Notes for K08.409 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

MS-DRG Mapping

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ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'K08.409 - Partial loss of teeth, unspecified cause, unspecified class'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code K08.409. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Codes GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code K08.409 and a single ICD9 code, 525.50 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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