Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K08.124 is the diagnosis code for Complete loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, class IV. This code falls under the section "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where K08.124 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K08.124 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K08.124 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Complete loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, class IV". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K08.124 is K08.12 ("Complete loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases"). K08.124 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K08.124 is located in Section K00-K14 — "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K08.124 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use K08.124 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Complete loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, class IV" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Complete loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, class IV is K08.124.
Yes, K08.124 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K08.124 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K08.124 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.