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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Glossitis

ICD-10 Coding for Glossitis

K14.0
K14.1
K14.2

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

Also Known as:
Tongue Inflammation
Inflamed Tongue
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Glossitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Glossitis

Use ICD-10 code K14.0 for glossitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Glossitis

Billable Code
K14.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of tongue inflammation without specific pattern.

Applicable To

  • • Abscess of tongue

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies type of glossitis and any underlying causes.

Geographic tongue

Billable Code
K14.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Migratory erythema with white borders

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies migratory pattern.

Median rhomboid glossitis

Billable Code
K14.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy showing epithelial hyperplasia without dysplasia

Important Notes

  • • Biopsy confirmation is crucial for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E53.8

Vitamin B deficiency

Use when glossitis is due to vitamin B deficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for glossitis?

The ICD-10 code for glossitis is K14.0, used for nonspecific inflammation of the tongue.

How to code glossitis with vitamin deficiency?

Code the vitamin deficiency first (e.g., E53.8 for B12 deficiency), followed by K14.0 for glossitis.

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