K14.0
BillableGlossitis
K14.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Glossitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour 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.
Includes
- •Abscess of tongue
- •Ulceration (traumatic) of tongue
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •atrophic glossitis (K14.4)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K14.0?
- K14.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Glossitis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K14.0 a billable code?
- Yes — K14.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from K14.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): atrophic glossitis (K14.4).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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