K14.1

Billable

Geographic tongue

K14.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Geographic tongue. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K14
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.

Includes

  • Benign migratory glossitis
  • Glossitis areata exfoliativa

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K14.1?
K14.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Geographic tongue". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K14.1 a billable code?
Yes — K14.1 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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