K08.9
BillableDisorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A general diagnosis code used when a patient has a dental or tooth-supporting structure disorder but the specific type is not documented or identified.
Coding Tips
- •Avoid using this code if any more specific K08 code can be determined from the clinical documentation
- •Query the provider if additional specificity is available to improve coding accuracy
Code Hierarchy
└K08Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures└K08.9Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified
└K08.9Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified