K08.132

What This Code Means

This code describes a patient who has lost all of their teeth in a specific area of the mouth (class II division, which typically refers to the upper back teeth) due to tooth decay. The tooth loss is permanent and directly caused by untreated cavities.

Coding Tips

• •Class II refers to Kennedy classification of partial edentulism - verify documentation specifies which arch (upper/lower) and quadrant before coding to ensure accurate class assignment
• •This code indicates complete loss in a specific class, so confirm the patient has total loss in that region rather than scattered missing teeth, and document the etiology as caries-related