K14Header code — not billable

Diseases of tongue

Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system
Category
K14
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category K14

K14.0GlossitisYesK14.1Geographic tongueYesK14.2Median rhomboid glossitisYesK14.3Hypertrophy of tongue papillaeYesK14.4Atrophy of tongue papillaeYesK14.5Plicated tongueYesK14.6GlossodyniaYesK14.8Other diseases of tongueYesK14.9Disease of tongue, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K14?

K14 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Diseases of tongue.

Is K14 a billable code?

No. K14 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is K14 in?

K14 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.

When did K14 become effective?

K14 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to K14?

K14 belongs to category K14, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.