Specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 525.10
Unspecified acquired absence of teeth
  • Short description: Acq absence of teeth NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 525.10 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 525.10 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 525.10 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM K08.109 Complete loss of teeth, unspecified cause, unspecified class
Approximate Synonyms
  • Acquired absence of multiple teeth
  • Acquired absence of teeth
  • Acquired absence of tooth
  • Acquired absence tooth
Applies To
  • Tooth extraction status, NOS
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 525.10:
  • Absence (organ or part) (complete or partial)
  • Anodontia (complete) (partial) (vera) 520.0
  • Edentia (complete) (partial) (see also Absence, tooth) 520.0
  • Loss
    • tooth, teeth
  • Missing - see also Absence
    • teeth (acquired) 525.10
  • Status (post)
    • tooth extraction 525.10
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