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K13.24

Billable

Leukokeratosis nicotina palati

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

What This Code Means

White patches on the roof of the mouth caused by smoking, particularly pipe or cigar smoking, which may show a characteristic speckled appearance.

Coding Tips

  • •Document smoking history and type of tobacco use to support the diagnosis
  • •Note any associated symptoms like irritation or difficulty with denture wear

Code Hierarchy

└K13Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa└K13.2Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue└K13.24Leukokeratosis nicotina palati
└K13.24Leukokeratosis nicotina palati

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