2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 521.4
Pathological tooth resorption
- resorption of calcified dental tissue, involving demineralization due to reversal of the cation exchange and lacunar resorption by osteoclasts.
- There are 4 ICD-9-CM codes below 521.4 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.