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K13.29

Billable

Other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue

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

What This Code Means

Various other conditions affecting the surface lining of the mouth and tongue that don't fit into more specific categories.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when a more specific K13.2x code cannot be assigned
  • •Document the specific disturbance observed to support medical necessity and future specificity

Code Hierarchy

└K13Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa└K13.2Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue└K13.29Other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue
└K13.29Other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue

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