2025 ICD-10-CM code K08.12
Complete loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases.
The medical necessity for services related to the complete loss of teeth due to periodontal disease must be established. This typically involves demonstrating the functional impairment caused by the tooth loss and the need for restorative treatment such as dentures or dental implants.
- Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- K08.1 Excludes1: congenital absence of teeth (K00.0) exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes (K08.0) partial loss of teeth (K08.4-)K08 Excludes2: dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] (M26.-) disorders of jaw (M27.-)
In simple words: All teeth have been lost due to gum disease.
Complete loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases.
Example 1: A 65-year-old patient presents with complete loss of teeth due to a history of untreated periodontal disease. The patient reports loose teeth for many years and now has no remaining teeth., A 50-year-old patient with poorly controlled diabetes and a history of severe periodontal disease presents for denture consultation. All teeth have been lost due to periodontal disease., A 70-year-old patient with a long history of smoking and periodontal disease has lost all teeth. The patient is now seeking treatment with dental implants.
Documentation of the complete loss of teeth and the causal relationship to periodontal disease is required. This can include clinical findings, radiographic evidence, and historical dental records.
- Specialties:Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital