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ICD-10 Code K08.424: Partial loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, class IV
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents partial loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, class iv in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
block
K00-K14Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
category
K08Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures
category
K08.4Partial loss of teeth
category
K08.42Partial loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases
currentK08.42
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
GastroenterologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
Sibling codes
K08.421Partial loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, class IbillableK08.422Partial loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, class IIbillableK08.423Partial loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, class IIIbillableK08.429Partial loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, unspecified classbillable
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Partial loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, class IV
Frequently asked questions
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