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Non-specific code 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 521.8
Other specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth
  • Short description: HARD TISS DIS TEETH NEC.
  • There are 2 ICD-9-CM codes below 521.8 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
  • You are viewing the 2006 version of ICD-9-CM 521.8.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 521.8: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.
Applies To
  • Irradiated enamel
  • Sensitive dentin
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 521.8:
  • Decalcification
    • teeth 521.8
  • Dentin
    • sensitive 521.8
  • Irradiated enamel (tooth, teeth) 521.8
  • Sensitive dentine 521.8
 521.7 ICD9Data.com 521.81 
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