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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fractured Tooth

ICD-10 Coding for Fractured Tooth

S02.5XXA
K03.81

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

Also Known as:
Cracked Tooth
Tooth Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Fractured Tooth

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fractured Tooth

Use ICD-10 code S02.5XXA for fracture of tooth, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fracture of tooth, initial encounter

Billable Code
S02.5XXA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of trauma history and acute symptoms
coding:
  • • Use of seventh character for encounter type

Applicable To

  • • Traumatic tooth fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the cause, location, and encounter type.

Cracked tooth (non-traumatic)

Billable Code
K03.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Absence of trauma
  • • Evidence of predisposing factors like bruxism or large restorations

Applicable To

  • • Non-traumatic tooth cracks

Important Notes

  • • Document the absence of trauma and presence of other factors.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W10.8XXA

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

Use to describe the external cause of a traumatic fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a traumatic fractured tooth is S02.5XXA for initial encounters. For non-traumatic cracks, use K03.81.

How do you code a non-traumatic cracked tooth?

For non-traumatic cracked teeth, the ICD-10 code K03.81 is used, indicating cracks due to factors like bruxism or aging.

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