Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K03 is the diagnosis code for Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth. This code falls under the section "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 â Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in K03. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where K03 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K03 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K03 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
K03 is located in Section K00-K14 â "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K03 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K03.0, K03.1, K03.2, K03.3, K03.4 and more.
Use K03 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth" 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 Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth is K03.
No, K03 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K03 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K03 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.