Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K08.433 is the diagnosis code for Partial loss of teeth due to caries, class III. 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 K08.433 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K08.433 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K08.433 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Partial loss of teeth due to caries, class III". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K08.433 is K08.43 ("Partial loss of teeth due to caries"). K08.433 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K08.433 is located in Section K00-K14 — "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use K08.433 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Partial loss of teeth due to caries, class III" 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 Partial loss of teeth due to caries, class III is K08.433.
Yes, K08.433 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K08.433 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K08.433 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.