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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dentalgia

ICD-10 Coding for Dentalgia

K08.8
K04.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dentalgia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Toothache
Odontalgia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dentalgia

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.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures

Non-Billable
K08.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain without specific etiology identified
documentation:
  • • Detailed pain characteristics documented

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified dental pain
  • • Dentalgia without specific etiology

Important Notes

  • • Ensure thorough documentation of clinical findings to justify the use of K08.8.

Pulpitis

Non-Billable
K04.0
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acute pulpitis
  • • Chronic pulpitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure pulpitis is confirmed by clinical tests before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D3330

Endodontic therapy

Use when root canal treatment is performed due to pulpitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dentalgia?

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.

How do you document dental pain for coding?

Document dental pain by detailing its characteristics, such as onset, duration, and triggers, and include diagnostic test results to support the diagnosis.

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