K14
⚠ Non-billable
Diseases of tongue
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Digestive System
Code
K14
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Digestive System
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
- 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?
ICD-10-CM code K14 represents Diseases of tongue. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Digestive System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is K14 billable?
No. K14 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is K14 in?
K14 belongs to the Diseases of the Digestive System chapter (K00–K95) of ICD-10-CM.
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