ICD-10-CM Decalcification References

"Decalcification" Annotation Back-References in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries

Browse the ICD-10-CM codes with references applicable to the clinical term "decalcification"

  • Decalcification
    • bone - See: Osteoporosis;
    • teeth - K03.89 Other specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth

Applicable Clinical Terms Definitions

Bone and Bones: A specialized CONNECTIVE TISSUE that is the main constituent of the SKELETON. The principal cellular component of bone is comprised of OSTEOBLASTS; OSTEOCYTES; and OSTEOCLASTS, while FIBRILLAR COLLAGENS and hydroxyapatite crystals form the BONE MATRIX.

Tooth: One of a set of bone-like structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.