K03.81 – Cracked tooth
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
ICD-10-CM code
K03.81
- Code
K03.81(claims format:K0381)- Description
- Cracked tooth
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Block
- K00-K14 Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
- Parent codes
- K03 › K03.8
Notes for K03.81
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- asymptomatic craze lines in enamel - omit code
- broken or fractured tooth due to trauma (S02.5)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K03 – Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth
Index terms for K03.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in K03.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K03.81?
K03.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for cracked tooth, in the block K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands).
Is K03.81 a billable code?
Yes. K03.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K03.81 belong to?
It belongs to category K03 – Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.