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2025 ICD-10-CM code K08.1

Complete loss of teeth.

Code to the most specific level possible.Consider additional codes for any underlying conditions, such as periodontal disease or trauma.

Medical necessity is established by the presence of complete tooth loss affecting mastication, speech, and potentially causing psychosocial issues.Documentation should support the impact of the tooth loss on the patient's daily life.

Dentist or oral surgeon.

IMPORTANT:K08.0 Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes;K08.4- Partial loss of teeth.Consider additional codes for underlying causes (e.g., trauma, periodontal disease).

In simple words: All teeth are missing. This can happen because of an accident, gum disease, or having teeth removed.

Complete loss of teeth, encompassing all teeth lost due to various causes such as trauma, periodontal disease, or extractions.This code excludes congenital absence of teeth and partial tooth loss.

Example 1: A patient presents with complete edentulism following a motor vehicle accident resulting in multiple facial fractures and tooth avulsion., A patient with severe periodontitis undergoes complete tooth extraction due to extensive bone loss and mobility., An elderly patient experiences complete tooth loss due to a combination of age-related factors and untreated caries leading to extensive extractions over many years.

** This code may be used in conjunction with other codes to indicate the cause of complete tooth loss.Further subcategories under K08.1 may exist depending on the specific cause, e.g., K08.10, K08.11, K08.12.

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