ICD-9-CM 528.6 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 528.6 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).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM K13.21 Leukoplakia of oral mucosa, including tongue
Approximate Synonyms
Dysplastic oral leukoplakia
Gingival leukoplakia
Hairy leukoplakia
Hairy leukoplakia of tongue
Hairy leukoplakia of tongue associated with HIV disease
Homogenous oral leukoplakia
Leukoplakia of buccal mucosa
Leukoplakia of gingiva
Leukoplakia of lip
Leukoplakia of lips
Leukoplakia of mucosa and tongue
Leukoplakia of oral mucosa
Leukoplakia of tongue
Leukoplakia of tongue associated with HIV disease
Lip leukoplakia
Mucosa and tongue leukoplakia
On examination - leukoplakia on tongue
Oral hairy leukoplakia
Oral mucosa leukoplakia
Smokers keratosis
Speckled oral leukoplakia
Syphilitic leukoplakia of tongue
Ulcerated oral leukoplakia
Verrucous oral leukoplakia
White sponge nevus of mucosa
Clinical Information
A white patch or plaque on oral cavity mucosa that cannot be characterized clinically or pathologically as any other disease. The diagnosis of leukoplakia is one of exclusion; other conditions such as candidiasis, lichen planus, leukoedema, etc. Must be ruled out before a diagnosis of leukoplakia can be made. Leukoplakia may be a premalignant condition
A white patch or plaque on oral mucosa that cannot be characterized clinically or pathologically as any other disease. The diagnosis of leukoplakia is one of exclusion; other conditions such as candidiasis, lichen planus, leukoedema, etc. Must be ruled out before a diagnosis of leukoplakia can be made. Leukoplakia may be a premalignant condition
White patch seen on the oral mucosa; considered a premalignant condition and is often tobacco-induced