ICD 10 Codes to Report Dental Conditions in Older Adults

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ICD-10 Codes to Report Dental Conditions in Older Adults

Dental conditions such as oral cancer, dry mouth, gum disease, tooth decay and more affecting elderly people can be reported in claims using ICD-10 codes.

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Dental issues in older adults can result in symptoms like tooth decay and pain, and gum disease, inflammation and bleeding. Early identification of symptoms and associated risk factors can help prevent these conditions. Treatment depend on the stage of the disease and the patient’s overall health.

To get timely and accurate reimbursement for the treatment rendered, dental offices and dental billing companies must be up to date with changes in medical codes and payer guidelines.

ICD-10 codes to report five common dental conditions in older adults Receding Gums K06.0 Gingival recession K06.01 Gingival recession, localized K06.02 Gingival recession, generalized Tooth Decay K02 Dental caries K02.3 Arrested dental caries K02.6 Dental caries on smooth surface K02.7 Dental root caries K02.9 Dental caries, unspecified

Gum Disease K05 Gingivitis and periodontal diseases K05.2 Aggressive periodontitis K05.3 Chronic periodontitis Dry Mouth R68.2 Dry mouth, unspecified K02.3 Arrested dental caries K02.6 Dental caries on smooth surface K02.7 Dental root caries K02.9 Dental caries, unspecified

Oral Cancer C00 Malignant neoplasm of lip C01 Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue C02 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue C03 Malignant neoplasm of gum C04 Malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth

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