Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 520
Disorders of tooth development and eruption
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 10 ICD-9-CM codes below 520 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • Congenital absence of the teeth; it may involve all (total anodontia) or only some of the teeth (partial anodontia, hypodontia), and both the deciduous and the permanent dentition, or only teeth of the permanent dentition. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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