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Z18.32

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Retained tooth

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

What This Code Means

A condition where a tooth fragment remains embedded in the body, usually in the jaw, gums, or soft tissues following dental trauma or extraction.

Coding Tips

  • •Commonly seen after dental injuries, extractions, or oral surgery complications
  • •Coordinate with dental records and imaging reports for accurate documentation

Code Hierarchy

└Z18Retained foreign body fragments└Z18.3Retained organic fragments└Z18.32Retained tooth
└Z18.32Retained tooth

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