2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K08.89

Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures

ICD-10-CM Code:
K08.89
ICD-10 Code for:
Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the digestive system
    (K00–K95)
    • Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
      (K00-K14)
      • Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures
        (K08)

K08.89 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Abfraction
  • Abnormal tooth mobility
  • Abutment tooth condition finding
  • Abutment tooth condition finding
  • Abutment tooth condition finding
  • Abutment tooth condition finding
  • Abutment tooth condition minimally compromised
  • Abutment tooth condition moderately compromised, 1 or 2 sextants
  • Abutment tooth condition severely compromised, 4 or more sextants
  • Abutment tooth condition substantially compromised, 3 sextants
  • Alveolar bone loss
  • Atypical odontalgia
  • Completely dentate teeth condition minimally compromised with 3 or less in one sextant
  • Completely dentate teeth condition severely compromised with 4 or more in all sextants
  • Completely dentate teeth condition substantially compromised with 4 or more in 3-5 sextants
  • Compromised crown and root of tooth ratio
  • Dental headache
  • Edentulous muscle attachment
  • Edentulous muscle attachment
  • Edentulous muscle attachment
  • Edentulous muscle attachment
  • Edentulous muscle attachment
  • Edentulous muscle attachment
  • Edentulous muscle attachment
  • Edentulous muscle attachment with adequate attached mucosal base
  • Edentulous muscle attachment with attached mucosal base only in posterior lingual region
  • Edentulous muscle attachment with high genioglossus attachment
  • Edentulous muscle attachment with high mentalis attachment
  • Edentulous muscle attachment with no attached mucosa in any region
  • Edentulous muscle attachment with no attached mucosal base in mandibular anterior region
  • Edentulous muscle attachment with no attached mucosal base mandibular anterior and lingual vestibule
  • Enlargement of alveolar ridge
  • Excessive tooth mobility
  • Finding of condition of completely dentate teeth
  • Finding of condition of completely dentate teeth
  • Finding of condition of completely dentate teeth
  • Finding of sensation of tooth
  • Finding of sensation of tooth
  • Finding of sensation of tooth
  • Finding of sensation of tooth
  • Finding of sensation of tooth
  • Finding related to ability to open mouth
  • Finding related to eruption of tooth
  • Finding related to eruption of tooth
  • Form of root of tooth
  • Form of root of tooth
  • Form of tooth
  • Form of tooth
  • Inadequate vestibular depth after teeth loss
  • Insufficient anatomic crown height
  • Insufficient clinical crown height due to dental caries
  • Irregular alveolar process
  • Limited ability to open mouth
  • Lingual alveolar bony ledging
  • Long form of root of tooth
  • Loss of lamina dura
  • Minimal maxillary incisor display
  • Mobile tooth
  • Non carious lesion at cervical margin of tooth
  • Overcontoured emergence profile
  • Pain on application of pressure to tooth
  • Pain on tooth palpation
  • Pain on tooth percussion
  • Painful tooth socket
  • Pulpalgia
  • Replanted avulsed tooth
  • Shallow vestibular depth after teeth loss
  • Short form of root of tooth
  • Sore gums
  • Subluxation of tooth
  • Tooth chattering
  • Tooth erupted
  • Tooth mobility - grade 1
  • Tooth mobility - grade 2
  • Tooth mobility - grade 3
  • Tooth partially erupted
  • Tooth unerupted
  • Toothache

Clinical Classification

Clinical CategoryCCSR Category CodeInpatient Default CCSROutpatient Default CCSR
Any dental condition including traumatic injuryDEN001N - Not default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.N - Not default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Caries, periodontitis, and other preventable dental conditionsDEN003N - Not default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.N - Not default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Disorders of teeth and gingivaDIG002Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Nontraumatic dental conditionsDEN002N - Not default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.N - Not default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

Clinical Information

  • Alveolar Bone Loss

    resorption or wasting of the tooth-supporting bone (alveolar process) in the maxilla or mandible.
  • Toothache

    pain in the adjacent areas of the teeth.
  • Grade 1 Toothache, CTCAE|Grade 1 Toothache

    mild pain
  • Grade 2 Toothache, CTCAE|Grade 2 Toothache

    moderate pain; limiting instrumental adl
  • Grade 3 Toothache, CTCAE|Grade 3 Toothache

    severe pain; limiting self care adl
  • Toothache

    a painful sensation originating from a tooth.
  • Toothache, CTCAE|Toothache|Toothache

    a disorder characterized by a sensation of marked discomfort in the tooth.

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Enlargement of alveolar ridge NOS
  • Insufficient anatomic crown height
  • Insufficient clinical crown length
  • Irregular alveolar process
  • Toothache NOS

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Replacement Code

K0889 replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-CM code(s):

  • K08.8 - Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures

Convert K08.89 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 525.8 - Dental disorder NEC
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Patient Education


Tooth Disorders

What are teeth?

Your teeth are made of a hard, bonelike material. There are four parts:

  • Enamel, your tooth's hard surface
  • Dentin, the hard yellow part under the enamel
  • Cementum, the hard tissue that covers the root and keeps your teeth in place
  • Pulp, the soft connective tissue in the center of your tooth. It contains nerves and blood vessels.

You need your teeth for many activities that you may take for granted. These include eating, speaking and even smiling.

What are tooth disorders?

There are many different problems that can affect your teeth, including:

  • Tooth decay - damage to a tooth's surface, which can lead to cavities
  • Abscess - a pocket of pus, caused by a tooth infection
  • Impacted tooth - a tooth did not erupt (break through the gum) when it should have. It is usually wisdom teeth that are impacted, but it can sometimes happen to other teeth.
  • Misaligned teeth (malocclusion)
  • Tooth injuries such as broken or chipped teeth

What causes tooth disorders?

The causes of tooth disorders varies, depending on the problem. Sometimes the cause is not taking good care of your teeth. In other cases, you may have been born with the problem or the cause is an accident.

What are the symptoms of tooth disorders?

The symptoms can vary, depending on the problem. Some of the more common symptoms include:

  • Abnormal color or shape of the tooth
  • Tooth pain
  • Worn-down teeth

How are tooth disorders diagnosed?

Your dentist will ask about your symptoms, look at your teeth, and probe them with dental instruments. In some cases, you may need dental x-rays.

What are the treatments for tooth disorders?

The treatment will depend on the problem. Some common treatments are:

  • Fillings for cavities
  • Root canals for cavities or infections that affect the pulp (inside of the tooth)
  • Extractions (pulling teeth) for teeth that are impacted and causing problems or are too damaged to be fixed. You may also have a tooth or teeth pulled because of overcrowding in your mouth.

Can tooth disorders be prevented?

The main thing that you can do to prevent tooth disorders is to take good care of your teeth:

  • Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste
  • Clean between your teeth every day with floss or another type of between-the-teeth cleaner
  • Limit sugary snacks and drinks
  • Don't smoke or chew tobacco
  • See your dentist or oral health professional regularly

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.