2025 ICD-10-CM code K03.7
Posteruptive color changes of dental hard tissues.
Medical necessity for treatment of posteruptive color changes is determined by the underlying cause, the impact on the patient's oral health and aesthetics, and the potential benefits and risks of the proposed treatment.
Dentists and other oral healthcare professionals are responsible for diagnosing and managing posteruptive color changes of dental hard tissues. This involves identifying the cause of the discoloration, which may include intrinsic factors (e.g., tetracycline staining, fluorosis, amelogenesis imperfecta, dentinogenesis imperfecta) or extrinsic factors (e.g., staining from food, beverages, tobacco), and recommending appropriate treatment, which may range from simple teeth whitening procedures to more complex restorative treatments.
In simple words: This code describes changes in tooth color that happen after the teeth have come in.
This code refers to alterations in the color of the teeth that occur after they have erupted.It excludes discoloration due to deposits or accretions on the teeth (K03.6).
Example 1: A patient presents with brown staining on their teeth due to long-term tetracycline use during childhood., An adult patient reports yellowing of their teeth due to years of coffee and tea consumption., A patient exhibits white spots on their teeth, diagnosed as mild fluorosis resulting from excessive fluoride intake during tooth development.
Documentation should include the nature and extent of the discoloration, possible causes, and any associated symptoms or relevant medical history. Clinical findings from an oral examination, including photographs, may be included.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Dentistry, General Practice
- Place of Service:Office,Outpatient Hospital