ICD-10 Code K08.19 – Complete loss of teeth due to other specified cause (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K08.19 – Complete loss of teeth due to other specified cause
What it is
K08.19 identifies complete loss of teeth when the cause is documented as something other than the more specific listed reasons. Use it for total edentulism tied to a specified nonstandard cause.
Clinical signs
Clinical features include absence of all natural teeth on exam and a documented cause in the record. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents complete tooth loss and names a cause that is not captured by another, more specific ICD-10 code. It may fit cases such as loss after a clearly documented nontraumatic, noncongenital condition. If the etiology is unclear, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use it for partial tooth loss, routine edentulism without a specified cause, or congenital absence of teeth. Also avoid it when another code more precisely describes the documented reason.
Coding tip
Code the documented cause first when it is separately reportable, and use K08.19 only when the record supports complete loss of teeth with a qualifying other specified cause.