Question 1

What is ICD-10 code K08.89?

Accepted Answer

K08.89 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures. Other specified dental problems affecting the teeth and the structures that support them, not covered by more specific codes. K08.89 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the digestive system (k00-k95), within the section covering diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (k00-k14).

K08.89 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

Use this code only when a more specific K08 code doesn't apply; document the exact condition in the medical record.

Question 2

Is K08.89 an HCC code?

Accepted Answer

No. K08.89 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any payment HCC category under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can still be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions, but it does not contribute to the beneficiary's Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF) score and therefore does not affect the risk-adjusted capitation payment to the plan. V28 reached 100% phase-in for payment year 2026.

Question 3

Is K08.89 billable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. K08.89 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can be reported on professional and institutional claims as a primary or secondary diagnosis when the provider documentation supports the specific condition described. Billable codes in ICD-10-CM are coded to the highest level of specificity available for the documented diagnosis. K08.89 is current for fiscal year 2026 and remains in the active CMS ICD-10-CM code set published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Question 4

What is the V28 vs V24 difference for K08.89?

Accepted Answer

K08.89 does not map to a payment HCC under either the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model or the older V24 model. V28 reached 100% phase-in for payment year 2026, replacing V24 which was used during the PY2024–PY2025 transition. Because neither community model rewards K08.89 with a risk adjustment factor, it contributes zero to a Medicare Advantage beneficiary's V28/V24 community RAF score in either version. Coders should check whether provider documentation supports a more specific child code that does map to a community payment HCC.

Question 5

What should coders know when reporting K08.89?

Accepted Answer

Use this code only when a more specific K08 code doesn't apply; document the exact condition in the medical record This is a catch-all code, so ensure no more specific diagnosis code is available before assigning

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K08.89 ICD-10-CM Code: Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures

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