Other endosseous dental implant failure

This code signifies the failure of a dental implant that has been surgically placed within the bone (endosseous), when the specific cause of failure is not otherwise specified. It indicates that the implant is no longer functional or viable, requiring intervention such as removal or replacement. This can encompass a range of issues from loss of osseointegration to structural compromise.

Use this code when documentation clearly states an endosseous dental implant has failed, and the specific reason for failure (e.g., infection, mechanical complication, peri-implantitis) is not detailed or is categorized as "other." This applies to situations where the implant itself is the primary issue, not a complication of a prosthetic attached to it. Supporting documentation would include operative reports, clinical notes, and imaging studies confirming implant failure.

• Do not use this code if a more specific reason for implant failure (e.g., peri-implantitis, mechanical complication) is documented; look for codes in the M27.6- series.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "endosseous" implant failure; other types of dental implant failures may be coded differently.
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis when the implant failure is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it's a co-morbidity impacting treatment.