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K14.3

Billable

Hypertrophy of tongue papillae

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

What This Code Means

Enlargement of the small bumps (papillae) on the tongue surface, making the tongue appear rough or swollen.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the cause if identified (irritation, infection, or idiopathic) to support medical necessity
  • •Distinguish from atrophy of papillae (K14.4) which is the opposite condition

Code Hierarchy

└K14Diseases of tongue└K14.3Hypertrophy of tongue papillae
└K14.3Hypertrophy of tongue papillae

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