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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dry Mouth

ICD-10 Coding for Dry Mouth

K11.7
R68.2

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

Also Known as:
Xerostomia
Salivary Gland Hypofunction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dry Mouth

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dry Mouth

Use ICD-10 code K11.7 for disturbances of salivary secretion, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Disturbances of salivary secretion

Billable Code
K11.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of documented cause such as radiation or medication
documentation:
  • • Sialometry results supporting salivary hypofunction

Applicable To

  • • Xerostomia due to radiation
  • • Medication-induced xerostomia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure underlying conditions are coded first, followed by K11.7.

Dry mouth, unspecified

Billable Code
R68.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Absence of specific salivary gland pathology
documentation:
  • • Symptom documentation without identified cause

Applicable To

  • • Symptomatic dry mouth

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific cause is documented before using R68.2.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L59.9

Radiation-related skin disorder

Use with K11.7 when dry mouth is due to radiation therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dry mouth?

The ICD-10 code for dry mouth due to specific causes like radiation or medication is K11.7, while R68.2 is used for unspecified dry mouth.

When should K11.7 be used?

Use K11.7 when dry mouth is due to specific causes such as radiation therapy or medication, supported by clinical documentation.

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