Partial loss of teeth due to trauma, class II

This code signifies the partial absence of natural teeth resulting from an injury, specifically classified as Class II. This classification typically indicates a moderate loss of tooth structure or a limited number of missing teeth due to the traumatic event. It differentiates from complete tooth loss or loss due to non-traumatic causes.

Apply this code when a patient presents with missing teeth directly attributable to an external force or accident, and the extent of loss is partial. Documentation should clearly state the traumatic etiology and the specific teeth or number of teeth affected, supporting a Class II designation. This code is appropriate for situations like avulsed or fractured teeth that are subsequently extracted due to trauma.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the tooth loss to a traumatic event, not dental caries or periodontal disease.
• Distinguish from codes for complete edentulism (K08.411) or other causes of tooth loss (e.g., K08.1 for complete loss of teeth due to periodontal disease).
• Always sequence an external cause code (V00-Y99) to further specify the nature and circumstances of the trauma.