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ICD 10 Codes For Dental Practice
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Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health Services
Z01.2= Routine Dental check – up.
Disorders of tooth development and eruption – K00
K00.0 Anodontia
K00.1 Supernumerary teeth
K00.2 Abnormalities of tooth size and form (macr/micro-dontia, dens in dente)
K00.3 Mottled teeth (Fluorosis)
K00.4 Disturbances in tooth formation
K00.5 Hereditary disturbances in tooth structure, not elsewhere classified ( Amylo/dentino-
genisis imperfecta)
K00.6 Disturbances in tooth eruption (Natal/neonatal teeth, retained deciduous tooth)
K00.7 Teething syndrome
K00.8 Other disorders of tooth development (Colour changes due to blood incompatability,
biliary malformation, porphyria)
K00.9 Disorders of tooth development, unspecified
Embedded and impacted teeth K01
K01.0 Embedded teeth
K01.1 Impacted teeth ( in contact with another tooth)
Dental caries K02
K02.0 Caries limited to enamel
K02.1 Caries of dentine
K02.2 Caries of cementum
K02.3 Arrested dental caries
K02.4 Odontoclasia (Infantile meladontia)
K02.8 Other dental caries
K02.9 Dental caries, unspecified
Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth – K03
K03.0 Excessive attrition of teeth
K03.1 Abrasion of teeth
K03.2 Erosion of teeth
K03.3 Pathological resorption of teeth
K03.4 Hypercementosis
K03.5 Ankylosis of teeth
K03.6 Deposits [accretions] on teeth ( Diagnostic for S/P, root planning)
K03.7 Posteruptive colour change of dental hard tissues (metal, pulp changes)
K03.8 Other specified diseases of hard tissue of teeth (sensitive dentine)
K03.9 Diseases of hard tissue or teeth, unspecified
Diseases of the pulp and periapical tissues – K04
K04.0 Pulpitis
K04.1 Necrosis of pulp
K04.2 Pulp degeneration ( pulp stones, sclerosis)
K04.3 Abnormal hard tissue formation in pulp (2ndary dentine)
K04.4 Acute apical periodontitis of pulpal origin
K04.5 Chronic apical periodontitis
K04.6 Periapical abscess with sinus
K04.7 Periapical abscess without sinus (dental abscess)
K04.8 Radicular cyst
K04.9 Other and unspecified diseases of the pulp and periapical tissues
Gingivitis and periodontal diseases K05
K05.0 Acute gingivitis
K05.1 Chronic gingivitis
K05.2 Acute Periodontitis ( includes acute pericoronitis)
K05.3 Chronic Periodontitis ( includes chronic pericoronitis)
K05.4 Periodontosis (juvenile)
K05.5 Other periodontal disease
K05.6 Periodontal disease, unspecified
Other diseases of the gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridges K06
K06.0 Gingival recession
K06.1 Gingival enlargement
K06.2 Gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge lesions associated with trauma ( denture
hyperplasia)
K06.8 Other specified disorders of the gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
K06.9 Disease of the gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecified
Dento-facial anomalies including malocclusion – K07
K07.0 Major anomalies of jaw size (condylar hyperplasia,macro/micro gnathism)
K07.1 Anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship (Asmetries, severe CL2 & CL3)
K07.2 Anomalies of dental arch relationship
K07.3 Anomalies of tooth position
K07.4 Malocclusion, unspecified
K07.5 Dento-facial functional abnormalities (retained infantile swallow, habits)
K07.6 Temporo-mandibular joint disorders (dislocations, clicks, pain)
K07.8 Other dento-facial anomalies
K07.9 Dento-facial anomaly, Unspecified
Other disorders of the teeth and supporting structures K08
K08.0 Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic disorders (Hypophosphatasia, scurvy)
K08.1 Loss of teeth due to extraction, accident or local periodontal disease (Use for dentures,
bridges, implants)
K08.2 Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge (Use for grafts)
K08.3 Retained dental root
K08.8 Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures
K08.9 Disorders of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified
Cysts of oral origin, not elsewhere classified K09
K09.0 Developmental odontogenic cysts
K09.1 Developmental (non-odontogenic) cysts of oral origin (naso-palatine)
K09.2 Other cysts of jaws (aneurismal bone cyst)
K09.8 Other cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified (dermoid)
K09.9 Cysts of oral region, unspecified
Other diseases of jaws K10
Developmental disorders of jaws K10.0 (Tori)
Giant cell granuloma, central K10.1
Inflammatory conditions of jaws K10.2 (Osteomyelitis, sequestra)
Alveolitis of jaws K10.3 (Dry socket)
Other specified diseases of jaws K10.8
Disease of jaws, unspecified K10.9
Diseases of the salivary glands K11
K11.0 Atrophy of salivary gland
K11.1 Hypertrophy of salivary gland
K11.2 Sialoadenitis
K11.3 Abscess of salivary gland
K11.4 Fistula of salivary gland
K11.5 Sialolithiasis (salivary calculus)
K11.6 Mucocoele of salivary gland
K11.7 Disturbances of salivary secretion (Xerostoma)
K11.8 Other diseases of salivary glands (Miculicz’)
K11.9 Disease of salivary gland, unspecified
Stomatitis and related lesions K12
K12.0 Recurrent oral aphthae
K12.1 Other forms of stomatitis
K12.2 Cellulitis and abscess of mouth
Other diseases of the lip and oral mucosa K13
K13.0 Diseases of lips (Angular chelitis)
K13.1 Cheek and lip biting
K13.2 Leukoplakia and other disturbances of the oral epithelium, including tongue
K13.3 Hairy Leukoplakia
K13.4 Granuloma and granuloma-like lesions of oral mucosa ( pyogenic granuloma)
K13.5 Oral submucous fibrosis
K13.6 Irritative hyperplasia of oral mucosa
K13.7 Other and unspecified lesions of oral mucosa
Diseases of the tongue K14
K14.0 Glossitis (ulcer, abscess)
K14.1 Geographic Tongue
K14.2 Median Rhomboid Glossitis
K14.3 Hypertrophy of papillae (black hairy tongue)
K14.4 Atrophy of papillae
K14.5 Plicated tongue (scrotal, fissured)
K14.6 Glossodynia
K14.8 Other diseases of the tongue
K14.9 Disease of the tongue, unspecified
Miscellaneous codes
Note that items in blue indicate changes or additions.
Administration of local anaesthetic: Use the primary code for the procedure being
done e.g. if for caries removal, use K02.1
Z01.2 Dental examination
K03.6 Deposits (accretions) on teeth - use for scaling and polishing
Z29.8 Other specified prophylactic measures – use for fluoride treatment , fissure
sealants, mouth guard
S02.51/Y34.99 Fracture of tooth (broken tooth) includes fracture of enamel, crown,
root and for insertion of post in root of a fractured tooth(Note that for this diagnosis
two 5-character codes must be used, separated by a forward slash)
S02.6 Fracture of mandible (requires a 5th character:0 – closed or 1 – open)
S03.21 Dislocation of tooth : luxation, extrusion or avulsion) (Note that this is a 5
character code plus an external cause code)
T17 Foreign body in respiratory tract – (See 4 character codes in volume 1 or BHF
disc for full list)
T18 Foreign body in alimentary tract – (See 4 character codes in volume 1 or BHF
disc for full list)
Z46.3 Fitting and adjusting of dental prosthetic appliance (use for: recementation of
crown/bridge, facing replacement/ Fractured repair/ease denture
T81.0 Haemorrhage and haematoma complicating a procedure, not elsewhere
specified
Y48.3 (Reaction to) local anaesthetic
Y61.0 Use for fractured endodontics instrument
T88.8/Y88.29 Use for removal of fractured post, replacement of fractured filling in
absence of caries
T85.8 Use for implant insertion damaging inferior alveolar nerve
Y60 Unintentional cut during surgical e.g.tongue/cheek laceration
operation
R20.8 Numbness of tongue or lip
R20.2 Paraesthesia of tongue or lip
Z53.2 Procedure not carried out because of patient’s decision for other and
unspecified reasons Use for failed appointment
Z48.0 Attention to surgical dressings and sutures (when original procedure done by
other practitioner)
Z46.4 Fitting + adjustment of orthodontic devices
Z45.8 Adjustment + management of implanted devices
§ F45.8 Bruxism
M25.58 Pain in TMJ
J01.0 Acute Maxillary Sinusitis
R20.2 Paraesthesia
§ K08.8 Toothache Use this only when diagnosis is not found elsewhere
Y48.3 Complications from Local anaesthetic (must be preceded by a primary code
T85.9 Unspecified complication of internal prosthetic device, implant and
graft Use for surgical removal of failed implant
Z29.2 Prophylactic antibiotic therapy
Q38.0 Congenital malformation of lips NOS Use for lip frenectomy (not for cleft lip)
o Q38.1 Ankyloglossia Use for tongue frenectomy
o R06.5 for snoring device
o S03.22/W01.99 Avulsed tooth from fall
o Z41.8 Other procedures for purposes other than remedying health state Use
e.g. for tooth whitening or patient requesting replacement of intact, non-carious
amalgams with composite restorations.
S03.21/Y04.28 Use for avulsed tooth resulting from fight at school. (In supplementary
code: Y04 = assault by bodily force; .2 = at school;.-8 = during
unspecified activity.
