Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 528.2
Oral aphthae
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 528.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 528.2 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).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 528.2 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM K12.0 Recurrent oral aphthae
Approximate Synonyms
  • Aphthous stomatitis
  • Aphthous stomatitis (canker sore of mouth)
  • aphthous ulcer of mouth
  • Periodic fever aphthous-stomatitis pharyngitis adenitis syndrome
Clinical Information
  • A recurrent disease of the oral mucosa of unknown etiology. It is characterized by small white ulcerative lesions, single or multiple, round or oval, lasting for 7-14 days and healing without scarring
  • A recurrent disease of the oral mucosa of unknown etiology. It is characterized by small white ulcerative lesions, single or multiple, round or oval. Two to eight crops of lesions occur per year, lasting for 7 to 14 days and then heal without scarring. (from jablonski's dictionary of dentistry, 1992, p742)
  • Canker sores are small, round sores on the inside the cheek, under the tongue, or in the back of the throat. They usually have a red edge and a gray center. They can be quite painful. They are not the same as cold sores, which are caused by herpes simplex.canker sores aren't contagious. They may happen if you have a viral infection. They may also be triggered by stress, food allergies, lack of vitamins and minerals, hormonal changes or menstrual periods. In some cases the cause is unknown.in most cases, the sores go away by themselves. Some ointments, creams or rinses may help with the pain. Avoiding hot, spicy food while you have a canker sore also helps
  • Recurrent disease of the oral mucosa of unknown etiology, characterized by small white ulcerative lesions lasting 7 to 14 days
528.2 Excludes
  • herpetic stomatitis (054.2)
Applies To
  • Aphthous stomatitis
  • Canker sore
  • Periadenitis mucosa necrotica recurrens
  • Recurrent aphthous ulcer
  • Stomatitis herpetiformis
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 528.2:
  • Aphthae, aphthous - see also condition
    • Bednar's 528.2
    • oral 528.2
    • stomatitis 528.2
  • Bednar's aphthae 528.2
  • Canker (mouth) (sore) 528.2
  • Periadenitis mucosa necrotica recurrens 528.2
  • Sore
  • Stomatitis 528.00
    • aphthous 528.2
    • herpetiformis 528.2
  • Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative 707.9
    • aphthous (oral) (recurrent) 528.2
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