K03.5
Ankylosis of teeth
Approximate Synonyms
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Ankylosis of tooth
Clinical Information
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Solid fixation of a tooth resulting from fusion of the cementum and alveolar bone, with obliteration of the periodontal ligament. It is uncommon in the deciduous dentition and very rare in permanent teeth. jablonski’s dictionary of dentistry, 1992)
Details
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K03.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K03.5 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K03.5 – other international versions of ICD-10 K03.5 may differ.