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M27.51

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Perforation of root canal space due to endodontic treatment

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

What This Code Means

A hole or break through the root canal wall caused during root canal treatment, allowing material to extend into surrounding bone.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a complication code; document which tooth and which root is affected
  • •Distinguish from overfill and underfill, which are separate complications

Code Hierarchy

└M27Other diseases of jaws└M27.5Periradicular pathology associated with previous endodontic treatment└M27.51Perforation of root canal space due to endodontic treatment
└M27.51Perforation of root canal space due to endodontic treatment

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