K08.134
BillableComplete loss of teeth due to caries, class IV
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Complete loss of all teeth caused by tooth decay (cavities), classified as class IV severity based on the extent of jaw bone loss.
Coding Tips
- •Class IV indicates the most severe level of alveolar ridge resorption; ensure documentation specifies this classification level
- •This code is specific to caries as the cause; do not use if tooth loss is due to other causes like trauma or periodontal disease
Code Hierarchy
└K08Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures└K08.1Complete loss of teeth└K08.13Complete loss of teeth due to caries└K08.134Complete loss of teeth due to caries, class IV
└K08.134Complete loss of teeth due to caries, class IV