Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K13.2 is the diagnosis code for Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue. 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 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 should never be coded at the same time as K13.2. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where K13.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K13.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K13.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K13.2 is K13 ("Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa"). K13.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K13.2 is located in Section K00-K14 — "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K13.2 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K13.21, K13.22, K13.23, K13.24, K13.29.
Use K13.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue" 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 Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue is K13.2.
No, K13.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K13.2 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for K13.2 include: carcinoma in situ of oral epithelium (D00.0-); hairy leukoplakia (K13.3).
Yes, K13.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.