K08.2
Non-billableAtrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge
Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]M26
- •disorders of jawM27
Child Codes (7)
K08.20Unspecified atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge
K08.21Minimal atrophy of the mandible
K08.22Moderate atrophy of the mandible
K08.23Severe atrophy of the mandible
K08.24Minimal atrophy of maxilla
K08.25Moderate atrophy of the maxilla
K08.26Severe atrophy of the maxilla
Related Codes(7)
K08.0Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes
K08.1Complete loss of teeth
K08.3Retained dental root
K08.4Partial loss of teeth
K08.5Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth
K08.8Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures
K08.9Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge?
The ICD-10-CM code for atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge is K08.2. The full clinical description is "Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge". K08.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K08.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K08.2 represents “Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is K08.2 a billable code?
No, K08.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under K08.2.
What chapter is K08.2 in?
K08.2 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What are the subcategories under K08.2?
K08.2 has 7 child codes, including: K08.20 (Unspecified atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge), K08.21 (Minimal atrophy of the mandible), K08.22 (Moderate atrophy of the mandible), K08.23 (Severe atrophy of the mandible), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for K08.2?
K08.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0155951. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K08.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K08.2?
K08.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: DA0A.2 (Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge).
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