K12.31

Billable

Oral mucositis (ulcerative) due to antineoplastic therapy

K12.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for Oral mucositis (ulcerative) due to antineoplastic therapy. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K12.3
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

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Use additional code

  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs (T45.1X5)
  • code for other antineoplastic therapy, such as:
  • radiological procedure and radiotherapy (Y84.2)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K12.31?
K12.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Oral mucositis (ulcerative) due to antineoplastic therapy". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K12.31 a billable code?
Yes — K12.31 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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