Partial loss of teeth due to trauma, class I

This code signifies the partial absence of teeth resulting from an external injury or force, specifically categorized as Class I according to Angle's classification of malocclusion. It indicates that some, but not all, teeth are missing in a dental arch due to trauma, with a normal anteroposterior relationship of the maxillary and mandibular first molars.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states that a patient has experienced tooth loss due to trauma, and the remaining dentition exhibits a Class I occlusal relationship. This is appropriate for cases such as avulsed teeth from an accident where some teeth are lost but others remain, and the bite is otherwise stable.

• Ensure documentation specifies "trauma" as the etiology of tooth loss, not dental caries or periodontal disease.
• Verify the "partial" nature of the loss; do not use for complete edentulism.
• Confirm the Class I occlusal relationship is explicitly stated or clearly inferable from the clinical notes.