K08.43 – Partial loss of teeth due to caries
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
ICD-10-CM code
K08.43
- Code
K08.43(claims format:K0843)- Description
- Partial loss of teeth due to caries
- 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 › K08.4
Billable codes under K08.43
K08.43 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- K08.431 – Partial loss of teeth due to caries, class IBillable
- K08.432 – Partial loss of teeth due to caries, class IIBillable
- K08.433 – Partial loss of teeth due to caries, class IIIBillable
- K08.434 – Partial loss of teeth due to caries, class IVBillable
- K08.439 – Partial loss of teeth due to caries, unspecified classBillable
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
Excludes2 (not included here):
K08.4 – Partial loss of teeth
Applicable to:
- Acquired loss of teeth, partial
Excludes2 (not included here):
- exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes (K08.0)
Related codes in K08.4
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K08.43?
K08.43 is the ICD-10-CM code for partial loss of teeth due to caries, in the block K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands).
Is K08.43 a billable code?
No. K08.43 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does K08.43 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.