ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for atrophic glossitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Glossitis (chronic superficial) (gangrenous) (Moeller's) › atrophic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding atrophic glossitis
The ICD-10-CM code for atrophic glossitis is K14.4 (Atrophy of tongue papillae).
Within K14 (diseases of tongue), K14.4 is specifically for atrophy of tongue papillae. Related codes cover glossitis (K14.0), Geographic tongue (K14.1), median rhomboid glossitis (K14.2), hypertrophy of tongue papillae (K14.3), Plicated tongue (K14.5), Glossodynia (K14.6), other diseases of tongue (K14.8) and disease of tongue, unspecified (K14.9).
Use an additional 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.-) and 1 more.
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about atrophic glossitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for atrophic glossitis?
- K14.4 — Atrophy of tongue papillae.
Is K14.4 billable?
- Yes. K14.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K14.4 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K14.4 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K14.4 a CC or MCC?
- No. K14.4 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.