K04.1
Necrosis of pulp
Applicable To
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Pulpal gangrene
Approximate Synonyms
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Necrosis of the pulp
Clinical Information
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Death of pulp tissue with or without bacterial invasion. When the necrosis is due to ischemia with superimposed bacterial infection, it is referred to as pulp gangrene. When the necrosis is non-bacterial in origin, it is called pulp mummification.
Details
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K04.1 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 K04.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K04.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 K04.1 may differ.