Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for periapical abscess includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Periapical Abscess
Use ICD-10 code K04.6 for periapical abscess with sinus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Cutaneous abscess of head/neck
Use if cellulitis is present.
Pulp necrosis
Use if pulp necrosis is confirmed.
The ICD-10 code for periapical abscess with sinus is K04.6, and without sinus is K04.7.
Code K04.6 is used for a periapical abscess with a documented sinus tract.