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2025 ICD-10-CM code M27.6

Failure of the jaw bone to fuse properly with a dental implant.

Use an external cause code following the code for the musculoskeletal condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the musculoskeletal condition.

Medical necessity for treatment is established by the presence of symptoms, impaired function, and radiographic evidence of implant failure.The documentation should clearly support the need for intervention to alleviate pain, restore function, and prevent further complications like infection.

Providers diagnose endosseous dental implant failure using imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) scans and biopsies of the soft tissues. Treatment includes removing the failed implant and antibiotics for infection.

In simple words: Endosseous dental implant failure means the jawbone hasn't properly joined with the dental implant. This can cause pain, swelling, infection, and trouble chewing. Doctors use scans and sometimes tissue samples to diagnose the problem.Treatment usually involves removing the implant and taking antibiotics for any infection.

Endosseous dental implant failure refers to the failure of the jaw bone to properly fuse (osseointegrate) with a dental implant. This can lead to pain, swelling, infection, and difficulty chewing. Diagnosis typically involves imaging techniques like CT scans and potentially biopsies of the surrounding soft tissues. Treatment may involve removing the failed implant and antibiotics if infection is present.

Example 1: A patient presents with pain, swelling, and mobility around a previously placed dental implant. A CT scan reveals lack of osseointegration and signs of infection, confirming endosseous dental implant failure., Following implant placement, a patient experiences persistent discomfort and difficulty chewing. Imaging studies show inadequate bone fusion with the implant, indicating failure. The implant is removed, and bone grafting is considered for future implant placement., A patient with a history of dental implants complains of a loose implant. Clinical examination and radiographic imaging confirm the implant's mobility and inadequate bone integration, leading to a diagnosis of endosseous dental implant failure.

Documentation should include clinical findings (pain, swelling, mobility), imaging results (CT scan, radiographs), and evidence of infection if present. Any previous implant-related procedures and relevant medical history should also be documented.

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