2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K08.493Partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class III

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ICD-10-CM K08.493
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K08.493 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class III. 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; Caries, periodontitis, and other preventable dental conditions; and Disorders of teeth and gingiva.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K08.493
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class III
Short Description
Partial loss of teeth due to oth cause, class III
Parent Code
K08.49
Partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK00-K14Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
CategoryK08Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures
This CodeK08.493Partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class III

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 DEN003
Caries, periodontitis, and other preventable dental conditions
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

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Convert K08.493 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
525.53 Part edentulsm,class III
ApproximateCombination The match is approximate, and more than one code can be needed to describe the source diagnosis. Confirm with contextual judgment.
ICD-9-CM
525.19 Loss of teeth NEC
ApproximateCombination The match is approximate, and more than one code can be needed to describe the source diagnosis. Confirm with contextual judgment.

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 K08.493Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class III?

The ICD-10-CM code for partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class III is K08.493 (sometimes written as K08493). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is K08.493 (Partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class III on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does K08.493 group to?

When partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class III 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 K08.493?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class III converts to ICD-9-CM 525.53 (part edentulsm,class III) and 525.19 (loss of teeth NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.