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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Xerostomia

ICD-10 Coding for Xerostomia

K11.7
R68.2

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

Also Known as:
Dry Mouth
Salivary Gland Hypofunction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Xerostomia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Xerostomia

Use ICD-10 code K11.7 for disturbances of salivary secretion, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Disturbances of salivary secretion

Billable Code
K11.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented history of radiation or medication causing xerostomia

Applicable To

  • • Xerostomia due to known causes like radiation or medication

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cause of xerostomia.

Dry mouth, unspecified

Billable Code
R68.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Subjective dryness without hypofunction
  • • Negative sialometry (>0.2 ml/min)

Applicable To

  • • Symptomatic dry mouth without identified salivary gland disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific salivary gland disorder is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z92.3

Personal history of irradiation

Use when xerostomia is due to past radiation therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for xerostomia?

The ICD-10 code for xerostomia due to a specific cause like radiation or medication is K11.7. For unspecified dry mouth, use R68.2.

When should K11.7 be used instead of R68.2?

Use K11.7 when xerostomia is due to a specific cause such as radiation or medication. R68.2 is for unspecified dry mouth.

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