2025 ICD-10-CM code K08.4
Partial loss of teeth due to acquired causes.
Medical necessity is typically not directly relevant to this code, as it describes a condition rather than a procedure.However, it can be used to support the medical necessity of related procedures, such as dentures or implants.
In simple words: Partial loss of teeth that occurred after they were developed, not due to being born without them or a medical condition.
Acquired partial loss of teeth.This excludes complete loss of teeth (K08.1-), congenital absence of teeth (K00.0), and exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes (K08.0).
Example 1: A patient presents with multiple missing teeth due to prior extractions following dental decay., An elderly patient has lost several teeth over time due to gum disease and age-related wear., A patient is missing a few teeth as a result of a traumatic injury.
Documentation should specify the cause and extent of tooth loss, differentiating it from congenital absence or systemic conditions.
** This code specifically refers to acquired partial tooth loss.There are other codes for complete tooth loss (K08.1) and for tooth loss due to specific causes like systemic conditions (K08.0).
- Specialties:Dentistry
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital