Median rhomboid glossitis

This code represents a benign, chronic inflammatory condition of the tongue characterized by a smooth, red, rhomboid-shaped lesion on the dorsum of the tongue, typically in the midline anterior to the circumvallate papillae. It is often asymptomatic but can occasionally cause mild discomfort or a burning sensation.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of median rhomboid glossitis. This diagnosis is typically made clinically based on the characteristic appearance of the lesion. Supporting documentation would include a physician's note describing the location, shape, and color of the lesion.

• Ensure documentation specifies "median rhomboid" to differentiate from other forms of glossitis.
• Do not confuse with other tongue lesions such as geographic tongue or hairy tongue, which have distinct codes.
• This is a diagnosis code; no procedure code is typically associated unless a biopsy is performed for diagnostic confirmation.