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K14

Non-billable

Diseases of tongue

K14 is the ICD-10-CM code for Diseases of tongue. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K14.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your tongue helps you taste, swallow, and chew. You also use it to speak. Your tongue is made up of many muscles. The upper surface contains your taste buds. Problems with the tongue include: Pain Swelling Changes in color or texture Abnormal movement or difficulty moving the tongue Taste problems These problems can have many different causes. Treatment depends on the underlying problem.

Read more about Tongue Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •erythroplakia (K13.29)
  • •focal epithelial hyperplasia (K13.29)
  • •leukoedema of tongue (K13.29)
  • •leukoplakia of tongue (K13.21)
  • •hairy leukoplakia (K13.3)
  • •macroglossia (congenital) (Q38.2)
  • •submucous fibrosis of tongue (K13.5)

Use additional code

  • •code to identify:
  • •alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • •exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
  • •history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • •occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
  • •tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • •tobacco use (Z72.0)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K14?
K14 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Diseases of tongue". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K14 a billable code?
No — K14 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K14.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K14?
K14 has 9 more specific child codes, including K14.0, K14.1, K14.2.

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

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