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ICD-10 Guide
DiagnosesTeething

Teething

ICD-10 Coding for Teething(K00.7)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYPediatrics
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Teething?
Essential facts and insights about Teething

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Irritability and fussiness in infants
  • Increased drooling and biting behavior
  • Swollen gums and mild fever

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient age and developmental milestones
  • Symptoms duration and severity
  • Parental observations and concerns

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Use appropriate ICD-10 codes for teething; avoid using codes for dental caries or other dental issues.
  • Common errors include misclassifying teething as a dental condition.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Dental caries, oral infections, and other dental conditions
  • Alternative codes for developmental delays or other pediatric conditions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
271.0
Teething
Ancillary Codes
R68.84
K12.2
Differential Codes
K01.1
B00.2

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Pediatrics

Specialty Applications

  • Infants aged 6 months to 3 years
  • Pediatric outpatient clinics and emergency departments

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Document the onset, duration, and severity of symptoms.

Billing considerations?

Ensure proper coding to avoid denials; teething is often not covered by insurance.