K03.81
Cracked tooth
Clinical Information
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Incomplete fracture of any part of a tooth, characterized by pain during mastication and sensitivity to heat, cold, sweet or sour tastes, and alcohol; it is often undiagnosed because the tooth is usually x-ray negative and normal to pulp vitality tests.
Details
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K03.81 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 K03.81 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K03.81 – other international versions of ICD-10 K03.81 may differ.