2025 ICD-10-CM code K13.29
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands - Other disturbances of oral epithelium Diseases of the digestive system Feed
Other disturbances of oral epithelium, including the tongue.
Medical necessity is established through the presence of a clinically significant lesion that warrants diagnosis and treatment.This can include lesions that cause pain, interfere with oral function, or present a possible risk of malignant transformation.
The clinical responsibility for diagnosing and managing these conditions typically falls upon dentists, oral surgeons, or other specialists in oral medicine.
- Diseases of the digestive system
- K13.29 falls under the broader category of K13.2 (Other specified disorders of oral mucosa).
In simple words: This code is for problems with the lining of the mouth and tongue that don't fit into other specific categories.It includes conditions like erythroplakia (red patches), focal epithelial hyperplasia (bumps), and leukoedema (whitish patches).
This code encompasses a variety of non-specific conditions affecting the epithelium of the oral cavity and tongue, excluding specific entities like carcinoma in situ, hairy leukoplakia, and other well-defined conditions.Examples include erythroplakia, focal epithelial hyperplasia, and leukoedema of the mouth or tongue.
Example 1: A 55-year-old male presents with a white patch on his tongue, diagnosed as leukoedema.Code K13.29 is assigned., A 30-year-old female exhibits erythroplakia (red patches) on the buccal mucosa, diagnosed clinically and confirmed through biopsy.K13.29 is used., A 60-year-old patient presents with multiple small, raised lesions on the tongue, consistent with focal epithelial hyperplasia. Following examination and biopsy, K13.29 is assigned.
Thorough clinical examination notes with description of the lesion(s), location, size, and appearance.Biopsy reports confirming the diagnosis are recommended in most cases.
** This code is for nonspecific epithelial disturbances.Always strive to use a more specific code if the clinical picture allows for it.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital (Inpatient and Outpatient), Dental Clinic