Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dentalgia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dentalgia
Use ICD-10 code K08.8 for other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Endodontic therapy
Use when root canal treatment is performed due to pulpitis.
The ICD-10 code for dentalgia, or unspecified dental pain, is K08.8. This code is used when the specific cause of the dental pain is not identified.
Document dental pain by detailing its characteristics, such as onset, duration, and triggers, and include diagnostic test results to support the diagnosis.