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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Tooth

ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Tooth

S02.51XA
S02.52XD

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

Also Known as:
Tooth Fracture
Dental Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Tooth

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Tooth

Use ICD-10 code S02.51XA for fracture of crown of tooth, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fracture of crown of tooth, initial encounter

Billable Code
S02.51XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a visible fracture line on clinical exam
coding:
  • • Initial encounter for traumatic fracture

Applicable To

  • • Visible enamel/dentin fracture line on clinical exam

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the type of encounter and laterality.

Fracture of root of tooth, subsequent encounter

Billable Code
S02.52XD
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Vertical root fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the type of encounter and laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

S03.01XA

Dislocation of tooth, initial encounter

Use when there is concurrent tooth dislocation with the fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a tooth fracture?

The ICD-10 code for a tooth fracture is S02.5, with specific codes like S02.51XA for crown fractures during the initial encounter.

How do you code a cracked tooth?

A cracked tooth without trauma is coded as K03.81, differentiating it from traumatic fractures coded under S02.5.

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