Glossodynia

This code represents a chronic burning or painful sensation of the tongue, often without any visible lesions or underlying pathology. It is a form of oral dysesthesia, where the patient experiences discomfort, tingling, or numbness on the tongue.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of glossodynia, burning mouth syndrome, or painful tongue without a specific identifiable cause. Supporting documentation should describe the patient's subjective experience of tongue pain or burning, and rule out other conditions like candidiasis, vitamin deficiencies, or nerve damage.

• Differentiate from other specific tongue disorders (e.g., geographic tongue, hairy tongue) which have their own codes.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "glossodynia" or "burning mouth syndrome" to support this diagnosis.
• If an underlying cause for the tongue pain is identified (e.g., candidiasis, vitamin deficiency), code the underlying condition first, and consider if this code is still appropriate as a secondary diagnosis.