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K08.20

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Unspecified atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Shrinkage or wasting of the jaw bone ridge in a person with no teeth, but the specific location and severity are not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code; use more specific codes (K08.21, K08.22) if the location and severity are documented
  • •Document whether atrophy affects the mandible, maxilla, or both

Code Hierarchy

└K08Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures└K08.2Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge└K08.20Unspecified atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge
└K08.20Unspecified atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge

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