2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K08.0Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K00-K14›K08

ICD-10-CM K08.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K08.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 11 through 13, 157 through 159. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Any dental condition including traumatic injury, Disorders of teeth and gingiva, and Nontraumatic dental conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K08.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes
Short Description
Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
K08
Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK00-K14Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
CategoryK08Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures
This CodeK08.0Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Early tooth exfoliation
  • Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic disease
  • Generalized precocious exfoliation of teeth due to systemic disease
  • Precocious exfoliation of teeth due to root resorption following trauma
  • Premature tooth loss
  • Tooth loss

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Code Also

  • underlying systemic condition

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR DEN001
Any dental condition including traumatic injury
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR DIG002
Disorders of teeth and gingiva
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes
CCSR DEN002
Nontraumatic dental conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Tooth Loss

    the failure to retain teeth as a result of disease or injury.

  • Tooth Loss

    one or more teeth lost/dislodged from the mouth.

Patient EducationClinical

Tooth Disorders

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

The full article covers:

  • What are teeth?
  • What are tooth disorders?
  • What causes tooth disorders?
  • What are the symptoms of tooth disorders?
  • How are tooth disorders diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for tooth disorders?
  • Can tooth disorders be prevented?

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Convert K08.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
525.0 Exfoliation of teeth
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About K08.0Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes?

The ICD-10-CM code for exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes is K08.0 (sometimes written as K080). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is K08.0 (Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does K08.0 group to?

When exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 11, 12, 13, 157, 158, 159, with relative weights from 0.7085 to 5.4541 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of K08.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes converts to ICD-9-CM 525.0 (exfoliation of teeth). The mapping is a direct match.