ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K14.3
Hypertrophy of tongue papillae
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K14.3
Inclusion Terms
- Black hairy tongue
- Coated tongue
- Hypertrophy of foliate papillae
- Lingua villosa nigra
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K14.3 (Hypertrophy of tongue papillae)
ICD-10-CM code K14.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K14.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K14.3 - Hypertrophy of tongue papillae. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Hypertrophy of tongue papillae.