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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Lesion

ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Lesion

K14.8
Q38.1
D10.1

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

Also Known as:
Oral Lesion
Lingual Lesion
Tongue Ulcer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Lesion

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Lesion

Use ICD-10 code K14.8 for other diseases of the tongue, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other diseases of the tongue

Billable Code
K14.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Lesion is acquired and not congenital or neoplastic.
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of lesion including size, location, and symptoms.

Applicable To

  • • Atrophy of tongue
  • • Hypertrophy of tongue

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acquired nature and excludes congenital or malignant conditions.

Ankyloglossia

Billable Code
Q38.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented restricted tongue mobility from birth
  • • Feeding or speech difficulties noted

Applicable To

  • • Tongue-tie

Important Notes

  • • Ensure congenital nature is documented.

Benign neoplasm of the tongue

Billable Code
D10.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirmation of benign nature
  • • Imaging showing well-circumscribed lesion

Applicable To

  • • Fibroma
  • • Papilloma

Important Notes

  • • Biopsy results must confirm benign nature.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R13.1

Dysphagia

Use when documenting swallowing difficulties associated with the lesion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a tongue lesion?

The ICD-10 code for an acquired tongue lesion is K14.8, which covers various diseases of the tongue, excluding congenital or neoplastic conditions.

How do you code a benign neoplasm of the tongue?

For a benign neoplasm of the tongue, use ICD-10 code D10.1, confirmed by biopsy and excluding malignant findings.

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