Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth (K03)
Diseases of the digestive system (K00–K95)
Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14)
K03 Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth
- K03.0 Excessive attrition of teeth
- K03.1 Abrasion of teeth
- K03.2 Erosion of teeth
- K03.3 Pathological resorption of teeth
- K03.4 Hypercementosis
- K03.5 Ankylosis of teeth
- K03.6 Deposits [accretions] on teeth
- K03.7 Posteruptive color changes of dental hard tissues
K03.8 Other specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth
- K03.81 Cracked tooth
- K03.89 Other specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth
- K03.9 Disease of hard tissues of teeth, unspecified
Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth (K03)
Instructional Notations
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Dental Calculus
Abnormal concretion or calcified deposit that forms around the teeth or dental prostheses.
Hypercementosis
A regressive change of teeth characterized by excessive development of secondary cementum on the tooth surface. It may occur on any part of the root, but the apical two-thirds are most commonly affected. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Tooth Loss
The failure to retain teeth as a result of disease or injury.