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K14

Non-billable

Diseases of tongue

K14 is the ICD-10-CM code for Diseases of tongue. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K14.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •erythroplakia (K13.29)
  • •focal epithelial hyperplasia (K13.29)
  • •leukoedema of tongue (K13.29)
  • •leukoplakia of tongue (K13.21)
  • •hairy leukoplakia (K13.3)
  • •macroglossia (congenital) (Q38.2)
  • •submucous fibrosis of tongue (K13.5)

Use additional code

  • •code to identify:
  • •alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • •exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
  • •history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • •occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
  • •tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • •tobacco use (Z72.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K14?
K14 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Diseases of tongue". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K14 a billable code?
No — K14 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K14.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K14?
K14 has 9 more specific child codes, including K14.0, K14.1, K14.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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