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M27.53

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Endodontic underfill

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

What This Code Means

Root canal filling material that does not completely fill the canal space, leaving empty areas that may harbor bacteria.

Coding Tips

  • •Underfill is a quality issue in endodontic treatment; document the tooth and root involved
  • •This may require retreatment; note if the patient is symptomatic

Code Hierarchy

└M27Other diseases of jaws└M27.5Periradicular pathology associated with previous endodontic treatment└M27.53Endodontic underfill
└M27.53Endodontic underfill

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