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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tooth Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Tooth Pain

K08.89
K02.5

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

Also Known as:
Dental Pain
Odontalgia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tooth Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code K08.89 for other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures

Billable Code
K08.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of tooth pain without specific underlying condition

Applicable To

  • • Tooth pain not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of this code by detailing the nature and location of the pain.

Dental caries on pit and fissure surfaces

Non-Billable
K02.5
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Radiographic evidence of caries on pit and fissure surfaces

Applicable To

  • • Caries on occlusal surfaces
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.81

Abdominal tenderness

Use when pain is referred or associated with other systemic symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for tooth pain?

The ICD-10 code for generalized tooth pain is K08.89, which covers other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures.

How do you document tooth pain for coding?

Document tooth pain by specifying the location, nature, and intensity of the pain, along with any clinical findings.

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