Hypertrophy of salivary gland

This code signifies an abnormal enlargement or overgrowth of one or more salivary glands, such as the parotid, submandibular, or sublingual glands. This hypertrophy can be unilateral or bilateral and may or may not be associated with inflammation or other underlying conditions.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states hypertrophy of a salivary gland without further specification of an inflammatory process (e.g., sialadenitis) or a specific neoplastic cause. It is appropriate for idiopathic salivary gland enlargement or when the cause of hypertrophy is not otherwise classified.

• Do not use this code if a more specific diagnosis, such as sialadenitis (K11.2x) or a salivary gland neoplasm (D11.x, C07-C08), is documented.
• Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes hypertrophy from inflammation or tumor; if inflammation is present, code the specific type of sialadenitis.
• Consider laterality if specified in the clinical record, though this code does not differentiate laterality.