ICD-10 Code K08.41 – Partial loss of teeth due to trauma (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K08.41 – Partial loss of teeth due to trauma
What it is
K08.41 identifies partial loss of teeth caused by trauma, such as injury, fracture, or avulsion that leaves some teeth missing. Use it when the tooth loss is documented as traumatic rather than developmental or disease-related.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include a history of dental or facial injury and one or more missing teeth after the event. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact extent of tooth loss and associated oral injury.
When to use this code
Use K08.41 when the record clearly states that partial tooth loss resulted from trauma. This may include emergency visits, dental follow-up, or oral surgery notes describing teeth lost in an accident or blow to the mouth. If the cause is not documented, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for tooth loss due to periodontal disease, congenital absence, or routine extraction. If the note does not link the loss to trauma, this code is not supported.
Coding tip
Code the traumatic cause only when the provider explicitly documents it, and verify whether additional injury codes are needed.