K08.491 – Partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class I

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K08.491

Code: K08.491 (claims format: K08491)
Description: Partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class I
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: K08 › K08.4 › K08.49

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):

dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] (M26.-)
disorders of jaw (M27.-)

K08.4 – Partial loss of teeth

Applicable to:

Acquired loss of teeth, partial

Excludes1 (not coded here):

complete loss of teeth (K08.1-)
congenital absence of teeth (K00.0)

Excludes2 (not included here):

exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes (K08.0)

Index terms for K08.491

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Absence, teeth, tooth, acquired, partial, due to, specified NEC, class I

Related codes in K08.49

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K08.491?

K08.491 is the ICD-10-CM code for partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, class I, in the block K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands).

Is K08.491 a billable code?

Yes. K08.491 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K08.491 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.