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2025 ICD-10-CM code K13.29

Other disturbances of oral epithelium, including the tongue.

Refer to the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for detailed instructions on selecting the most appropriate code based on the specific clinical findings.If the condition is clearly another specified oral mucosal disorder, use the more precise code.

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.

IMPORTANT:Related codes might include K13.21 (Leukoplakia of tongue), K13.3 (Hairy leukoplakia), K13.5 (Submucous fibrosis of tongue), and K14.8 (Other specified diseases of tongue).Consider additional codes for alcohol abuse, tobacco use, and environmental exposures, as these can be associated with these conditions.

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.

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