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K08.439

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Partial loss of teeth due to caries, unspecified class

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

What This Code Means

Loss of some teeth caused by tooth decay (cavities) where the severity class is not specified or documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the class of tooth loss cannot be determined from available documentation
  • •Query the provider if possible to determine the specific class (I, II, III, or IV) for more precise coding

Code Hierarchy

└K08Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures└K08.4Partial loss of teeth└K08.43Partial loss of teeth due to caries└K08.439Partial loss of teeth due to caries, unspecified class
└K08.439Partial loss of teeth due to caries, unspecified class

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