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ICD-10-CM Code for Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures K08

ICD-10 code K08 for Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .

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Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures
Excludes2: dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] (M26.-)
disorders of jaw (M27.-)
 
K08 Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures
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Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes
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Complete loss of teeth
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Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge
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Retained dental root
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Partial loss of teeth
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Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth
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Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures
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Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified

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