Other diseases of tongue

This code encompasses various specified but uncommon conditions affecting the tongue that are not classified elsewhere. These conditions can include benign lesions, inflammatory processes, or other structural abnormalities of the tongue. It serves as a residual category for diagnoses that don't fit more specific ICD-10-CM codes for tongue disorders.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a disease of the tongue that is not explicitly covered by other K14 subcategories (e.g., geographic tongue, hairy tongue, glossitis, atrophy of papillae). Examples include lingual varices, fissured tongue (when not congenital), or other non-infectious, non-malignant, and non-traumatic tongue conditions. Supporting documentation should clearly describe the specific tongue pathology.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific K14 subcategory accurately describes the patient's condition.
• Ensure the provider's documentation clearly identifies the specific "other" disease to justify its use.
• Do not use for malignant neoplasms (C01.-) or congenital malformations (Q38.3).