K13 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Includes for K13 ICD 10 code
- epithelial disturbances of tongue
Use additional:
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
- exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
- exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
- tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Type 2 excludes for K13 ICD 10 code
- certain disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge (K05-K06)
- cysts of oral region (K09.-)
- diseases of tongue (K14.-)
- stomatitis and related lesions (K12.-)
Codes
- K13.0 Diseases of lips
- K13.1 Cheek and lip biting
- K13.2 Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue
- K13.21 Leukoplakia of oral mucosa, including tongue
- K13.22 Minimal keratinized residual ridge mucosa
- K13.23 Excessive keratinized residual ridge mucosa
- K13.24 Leukokeratosis nicotina palati
- K13.29 Other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue
- K13.3 Hairy leukoplakia
- K13.4 Granuloma and granuloma-like lesions of oral mucosa
- K13.5 Oral submucous fibrosis
- K13.6 Irritative hyperplasia of oral mucosa
- K13.7 Other and unspecified lesions of oral mucosa
- K13.70 Unspecified lesions of oral mucosa
- K13.79 Other lesions of oral mucosa
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K13 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
K13 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about K13 ICD 10 code
Your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body. It has many different functions. It allows you to:
- Take in food and drink
- Breathe in air
- Start digestion, with your teeth chewing the food you eat and your salivary glands releasing saliva to help break down the food
- Speak and sing
- Show emotion, by smiling or pouting
Any problem that affects your mouth can make it hard to eat, drink, or even smile. Some common mouth problems include:
- Cold sores - painful sores on the lips and around the mouth, caused by a virus
- Canker sores - painful sores in the mouth, caused by bacteria or viruses
- Thrush - a yeast infection that causes white patches in your mouth
- Leukoplakia - white patches of excess cell growth on the cheeks, gums or tongue, common in smokers
- Dry mouth - a lack of enough saliva, caused by some medicines and certain diseases
- Gum or tooth problems
- Bad breath
Treatment for mouth disorders varies, depending on the problem. If a mouth problem is caused by some other disease, treating that disease can help. It is also important to keep your mouth clean and healthy by brushing, flossing, and not using tobacco.
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