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K08.22

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Moderate atrophy of the mandible

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

What This Code Means

Moderate shrinkage or wasting of the lower jaw bone (mandible) in a person with no teeth, with noticeable bone loss affecting function.

Coding Tips

  • •Moderate atrophy indicates significant but not severe bone resorption; distinguish from minimal and severe levels
  • •Document the functional impact on denture retention or mastication if applicable

Code Hierarchy

└K08Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures└K08.2Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge└K08.22Moderate atrophy of the mandible
└K08.22Moderate atrophy of the mandible

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