K59.00 - Constipation, unspecified

Clinical Definition

A malpositioned tooth is one that has erupted in an incorrect position or orientation within the dental arch, deviating from its normal alignment. This includes teeth that are rotated, tilted, or displaced from their proper position in the dental arch.

Documentation Requirements

• Specific tooth number(s) affected

• Type of malposition (rotation, tilt, displacement)

• Side affected (if applicable)

• Severity of malposition

• Any associated complications (e.g., difficulty cleaning, impact on bite)

• Whether congenital or acquired

• Documentation of any contributing factors

Common Synonyms

• Crooked tooth/teeth

• Twisted tooth

• Turned tooth

• Misaligned tooth

• Rotated tooth

• Dental crowding

Coding Conflicts

Excludes1:

• Embedded and impacted teeth (K01.-)

• Supernumerary teeth (K00.1)

Excludes2:

• Malocclusion (M26.-)

• Dental crowding (M26.30)

Scribing.io Automation

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• Anatomical terms describing tooth position

• Tooth numbering references

• Directional terms (mesial, distal, buccal, lingual)

• Severity descriptors

• Associated symptoms or complications

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