K00-K14 — Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
ICD-10-CM codes K00-K14 cover diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands, within diseases of the digestive system. The block holds 251 codes across 13 categories, of which 202 are billable and 49 are header codes that cannot be submitted on a claim.
What else to watch in K00-K14
- 42 codes are named in Medicare coverage policies. An LCD or NCD lists them as supporting medical necessity, or explicitly as not supporting it. Which applies depends on the MAC for your state.
Categories in K00-K14
- K00Disorders of tooth development and eruption
- K01Embedded and impacted teeth
- K02Dental caries
- K03Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth
- K04Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues
- K05Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
- K06Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
- K08Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures
- K09Cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified
- K11Diseases of salivary glands
- K12Stomatitis and related lesions
- K13Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa
- K14Diseases of tongue