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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Swelling

ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Swelling

K14.8
T78.3X
R22.0

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

Also Known as:
Lingual Edema
Macroglossia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Swelling

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other diseases of tongue

Billable Code
K14.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy shows no abnormality and no systemic cause identified.

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic tongue swelling
  • • Post-procedural edema

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies idiopathic nature if no cause is found.

Angioneurotic edema

Non-Billable
T78.3X
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Sudden onset after exposure to allergen or medication
  • • Elevated tryptase levels

Applicable To

  • • Allergic reactions
  • • Medication-induced angioedema

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to the causative agent is documented.

Localized swelling, mass and lump, head

Billable Code
R22.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No systemic symptoms
  • • No identifiable disease process

Applicable To

  • • Localized trauma-induced swelling

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no underlying disease is documented before using.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.898

Personal history of other specified conditions

Use for recurrent cases of tongue swelling.

Y52.8

Other specified drugs primarily affecting the cardiovascular system

Use when angioedema is due to ACE inhibitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for tongue swelling?

The ICD-10 code for tongue swelling depends on the cause: K14.8 for idiopathic or disease-related, T78.3X for angioedema, and R22.0 for localized swelling without a known cause.

How do you code angioedema of the tongue?

Code angioedema of the tongue with T78.3X, and include an external cause code like Y52.8 if due to medication.

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