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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 521.89
Other specific diseases of hard tissues of teeth
  • Short description: DIS HARD TISS TEETH NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM 521.89 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 521.89 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).
  • You are viewing the 2008 version of ICD-9-CM 521.89.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 521.89 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM K03.89 Other specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth
Applies To
  • Irradiated enamel
  • Sensitive dentin
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 521.89:
  • Decalcification
    • teeth 521.89
  • Dentin
    • sensitive 521.89
  • Disease, diseased - see also Syndrome
  • Irradiated enamel (tooth, teeth) 521.89
  • Sensitive dentine 521.89
 521.81 ICD9Data.com 521.9 
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