Partial loss of teeth due to trauma, class IV

This code signifies the partial absence of teeth resulting from an injury, specifically classified as Class IV. This classification indicates extensive tooth loss, often involving multiple teeth or entire segments of the dental arch, directly attributable to a traumatic event. The trauma could be from an accident, fall, or other external force.

Use this code when documentation clearly states that a patient has experienced partial tooth loss due to trauma, and the extent of this loss meets the criteria for a Class IV classification. This typically involves significant tooth absence impacting function and aesthetics, directly linked to an acute traumatic incident. Supporting documentation should detail the traumatic event and the resulting dental damage.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the tooth loss to a traumatic event, not dental caries or periodontal disease.
• Verify the "Class IV" designation is supported by the extent of tooth loss described in the clinical notes.
• Consider sequencing this code after an external cause code (V00-Y99) if the specific cause of trauma is known and documented.