K13
Non-Billable

Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa?

ICD-10-CM K13 is the diagnosis code for Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa. 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for K13

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in K13. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • certain disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge (K05-K06)
  • cysts of oral region (K09.-)
  • diseases of tongue (K14.-)
  • stomatitis and related lesions (K12.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where K13 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 8 entries
K13.0Diseases of lipsBillableK13.1Cheek and lip bitingBillableK13.2Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongueNon-BillableK13.21Leukoplakia of oral mucosa, including tongueBillableK13.22Minimal keratinized residual ridge mucosaBillableK13.23Excessive keratinized residual ridge mucosaBillableK13.24Leukokeratosis nicotina palatiBillableK13.29Other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongueBillableK13.3Hairy leukoplakiaBillableK13.4Granuloma and granuloma-like lesions of oral mucosaBillableK13.5Oral submucous fibrosisBillableK13.6Irritative hyperplasia of oral mucosaBillableK13.7Other and unspecified lesions of oral mucosaNon-BillableK13.70Unspecified lesions of oral mucosaBillableK13.79Other lesions of oral mucosaBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is K13 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, K13 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does K13 mean?

K13 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is K13 in?

K13 is located in Section K00-K14 — "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of K13?

K13 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K13.0, K13.1, K13.2, K13.3, K13.4 and more.

When should I use K13?

Use K13 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa is K13.

Can K13 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, K13 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is K13 in?

K13 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is K13 valid for 2026?

Yes, K13 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
K13
Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K00-K14 — Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
2026 ICD-10-CM