Supernumerary teeth

This code represents the presence of extra teeth beyond the normal complement in the dental arch. These supernumerary teeth can be of various forms, such as conical, tuberculate, supplemental, or odontoma-like, and may be impacted or erupted.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates the presence of one or more supernumerary teeth. This includes conditions like mesiodens, distomolars, or paramolars, regardless of whether they are causing symptoms or are an incidental finding. Supporting documentation would include dental radiographs, clinical examination notes, and oral surgery reports.

• Differentiate from supernumerary roots (K00.2), which refers to extra roots on an otherwise normally numbered tooth.
• This code is typically a secondary diagnosis when the supernumerary tooth is causing an issue like impaction of permanent teeth or malocclusion.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "supernumerary teeth" and not just "extra teeth" if further specificity is available.