2025 ICD-10-CM code K00
Disorders of tooth development and eruption.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a diagnosable condition impacting tooth development or eruption, potentially causing functional or aesthetic issues. The documentation should support the need for intervention, whether it's monitoring, preventive measures, or active treatment to address the specific problem.
Diagnosis and management often fall under the purview of dentists, pediatric dentists, or orthodontists, depending on the specific nature of the developmental or eruption issue.They are responsible for assessing the condition, determining the underlying cause, and developing an appropriate treatment plan.
In simple words: Problems related to how teeth grow and come into the mouth.
This code encompasses various disorders related to the development and eruption of teeth, including anomalies in formation, timing, and sequence of tooth emergence.It excludes embedded and impacted teeth (K01.-).
Example 1: A 6-month-old infant presents with no visible teeth, raising concerns about delayed eruption. After examination and radiographs, the dentist diagnoses the infant with K00, indicating a delay in the normal eruption pattern., An 8-year-old child still retains several primary teeth, and the permanent teeth haven't erupted.The dentist uses K00 to document this disruption in the normal sequence of tooth eruption., A teenager presents with an abnormally shaped tooth.Clinical and radiographic evaluations reveal an anomaly in tooth development, leading to the assignment of code K00.
Thorough clinical examination findings describing the specific developmental or eruption issue. Dental radiographs or imaging studies may be necessary to assess the position and development of unerupted teeth. Relevant medical history, including any systemic conditions or genetic factors that could influence tooth development, should be documented.
- Specialties:Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Clinic