K08.2 – Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
ICD-10-CM code
K08.2
- Code
K08.2(claims format:K082)- Description
- Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
- K08
Billable codes under K08.2
K08.2 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- K08.20 – Unspecified atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridgeBillable
- K08.21 – Minimal atrophy of the mandibleBillable
- K08.22 – Moderate atrophy of the mandibleBillable
- K08.23 – Severe atrophy of the mandibleBillable
- K08.24 – Minimal atrophy of maxillaBillable
- K08.25 – Moderate atrophy of the maxillaBillable
- K08.26 – Severe atrophy of the maxillaBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K08 – Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures
Related codes in K08
- K08.0 – Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causesBillable
- K08.1 – Complete loss of teethHeader
- K08.3 – Retained dental rootBillable
- K08.4 – Partial loss of teethHeader
- K08.5 – Unsatisfactory restoration of toothHeader
- K08.8 – Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structuresHeader
- K08.9 – Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K08.2?
K08.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge, in the block K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands).
Is K08.2 a billable code?
No. K08.2 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does K08.2 belong to?
It belongs to category K08 – Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures.
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.