K07.4: Malocclusion, unspecified
Your top and bottom rows of teeth are not properly aligned with each other.
The top row of teeth consists of all the teeth in the upper jaw. The bottom row of teeth consists of all the teeth in the lower jaw. The two rows of teeth usually rest on each other in a particular way when you bite.
Changes to, or incorrect positioning of, the jaw bones or the teeth may be the reason why the two rows of teeth are not properly aligned. It may even be impossible for the teeth to bite together.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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