2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K13.24Leukokeratosis nicotina palati

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K00-K14›K13

ICD-10-CM K13.24
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K13.24 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for leukokeratosis nicotina palati. 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
K13.24
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Leukokeratosis nicotina palati
Short Description
Leukokeratosis nicotina palati
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
K13.2
Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK00-K14Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
CategoryK13Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa
This CodeK13.24Leukokeratosis nicotina palati

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Leukokeratosis nicotina palati

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Smoker's palate

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.

    • Leukokeratosis
      • nicotina palati
    • Patches
      • smokers' (mouth)
    • Smoker's
      • palate
    • Smoker's
      • tongue

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 K13.24 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
528.79 Dist oral epithelium NEC
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 K13.24Overview

Is K13.24 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report leukokeratosis nicotina palati on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does K13.24 group to?

When leukokeratosis nicotina palati 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 K13.24?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, leukokeratosis nicotina palati converts to ICD-9-CM 528.79 (dist oral epithelium NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.