K08.40

Non-billable

Partial loss of teeth, unspecified cause

K08.40 is the ICD-10-CM code for Partial loss of teeth, unspecified cause. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K08.401 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K08.4
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are teeth? Your teeth are made of a hard, bonelike material. There are four parts: Enamel, your tooth's hard surface Dentin, the hard yellow part under the enamel Cementum, the hard tissue that covers the root and keeps your teeth in place Pulp, the soft connective tissue in the center of your tooth. It contains nerves and blood vessels. You need your teeth for many activities that you may take for granted.…

Read more about Tooth Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K08.40?
K08.40 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Partial loss of teeth, unspecified cause". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K08.40 a billable code?
No — K08.40 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K08.401) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K08.40?
K08.40 has 5 more specific child codes, including K08.401, K08.402, K08.403.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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