ICD-10-CM Code For Diseases Of Tongue: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group K14 includes disorders of the tongue such as glossitis, lingual ulcers, fissured tongue, macroglossia, and tongue neoplasms that affect structure and function. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical presentations involving pain, swelling, ulceration, mass lesions, or functional impairment of the tongue, capturing disease severity, anatomic involvement, or complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM K14 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
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ICD-10-CM K14: Diseases Of Tongue Overview
The ICD-10-CM K14 group covers diseases and disorders primarily affecting the tongue, including inflammatory, infectious, structural, and neoplastic conditions. These diagnoses target the oral cavity and related structures of the head and neck. Accurate coding is important to reflect clinical severity and complexity, which supports correct claim processing and appropriate reimbursement.