Partial loss of teeth due to caries, unspecified class

This code signifies a condition where a patient has experienced the loss of some, but not all, of their teeth, and the primary cause of this tooth loss is dental caries (tooth decay). The specific class or extent of the partial tooth loss is not documented or is unknown.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates that a patient has partial edentulism directly attributable to dental caries, and there is no further specification regarding the class of tooth loss (e.g., Kennedy classification). This code is appropriate when the provider explicitly states "partial tooth loss due to caries" without additional detail.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific code for partial tooth loss due to caries (e.g., K08.41x, K08.42x) can be assigned based on documentation of the class.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the tooth loss to caries; do not assume causation.
• This code should be sequenced as a primary diagnosis when the partial tooth loss due to caries is the reason for the encounter.