ICD-10 Code K08.194 – Complete loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class IV (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K08.194 – Complete loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class IV
What it is
This code identifies complete tooth loss, or edentulism, caused by a specific nonstandard reason documented by the clinician. Class IV indicates the documented severity or classification used in the record.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see absence of all natural teeth, associated difficulty chewing, or need for prosthetic replacement, but the underlying cause must be specified in the chart.
When to use this code
Use K08.194 when the record clearly states complete loss of teeth from another specified cause and identifies the condition as class IV. It is appropriate when the provider documents total edentulism with a qualifying etiology that is not captured by a more general code. Check documentation if the cause is unclear or if another dental condition better explains the loss.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for partial tooth loss, routine tooth extraction, or complete edentulism without a documented specified cause. If the record supports a different class or a different etiology, code that instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both the complete tooth loss and the exact documented cause before assigning K08.194.