2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K09.8Other cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K00-K14›K09

ICD-10-CM K09.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K09.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 157 through 159. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Any dental condition including traumatic injury, Diseases of mouth; excluding dental, and Nontraumatic dental conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K09.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified
Short Description
Other cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
K09
Cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK00-K14Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
CategoryK09Cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified
This CodeK09.8Other cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bohn's nodule
  • Buccal bifurcation cyst
  • Cyst of oral soft tissue
  • Dermoid cyst of mouth
  • Ectopic oral gastrointestinal cyst
  • Epidermoid cyst of mouth
  • Epstein's pearl
  • Gingival cyst of adult
  • Gingival odontogenic cyst
  • Inflammatory odontogenic cyst
  • Lymphoepithelial cyst of mouth
  • Palatal cyst of newborn

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Dermoid cyst
  • Epidermoid cyst
  • Lymphoepithelial cyst
  • Epstein's pearl

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Cyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
      • buccal
    • Cyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
      • dermoid
        • mouth
    • Cyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
      • dermoid
        • oral soft tissue
    • Cyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
      • epidermal, epidermoid (inclusion) (see also Cyst, skin)
        • mouth
    • Cyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
      • epidermal, epidermoid (inclusion) (see also Cyst, skin)
        • oral soft tissue
    • Cyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
      • lymphoepithelial, oral soft tissue
    • Cyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
      • mouth
    • Cyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
      • oral
        • region
          • specified NEC
    • Cyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
      • oral
        • soft tissue
          • specified NEC
    • Epstein's
      • pearl
    • Pearl(s)
      • Epstein's

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 DIG003
Diseases of mouth; excluding dental
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes
CCSR DEN002
Nontraumatic dental conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No

Patient EducationClinical

Mouth Disorders

Your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body. It has many different functions. It allows you to:

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Convert K09.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
528.4 Oral soft tissue cyst
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 K09.8Overview

Is K09.8 (Cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does K09.8 group to?

When other cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 157, 158, 159, with relative weights from 0.7085 to 1.7168 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of K09.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified converts to ICD-9-CM 528.4 (oral soft tissue cyst). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.