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K14.6

Billable

Glossodynia

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

What This Code Means

Burning pain or discomfort in the tongue without visible signs of injury or infection.

Coding Tips

  • •Glossodynia is often idiopathic but can be associated with nutritional deficiencies, hormonal changes, or psychological factors
  • •Document severity and any identified triggers to support treatment decisions

Code Hierarchy

└K14Diseases of tongue└K14.6Glossodynia
└K14.6Glossodynia

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