521 Alberta AHCIP code: Diseases of hard tissues of teeth
521 is the Alberta diagnostic code for “Diseases of hard tissues of teeth” in Alberta Health’s January 2018 release, in effect from Jan 18, 2018.
Official description
521Diseases of hard tissues of teeth
Alberta AHCIP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · Alberta
More specific than 521
521 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
521.0Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Dental caries521.1Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Excessive attrition521.2Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Abrasion521.3Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Erosion521.4Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Pathological resorption521.5Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Hypercementosis521.6Ankylosis of teeth521.7Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Posteruptive colour changes521.8Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth521.9Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – UnspecifiedNotes for 521
Alberta Health’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 521 or the headings above it.
Where 521 sits
- 1ChapterIX. Diseases of the digestive system
- 2Block 520-529Diseases of oral cavity, salivary, glands and jaws
- 3Valid code 521Diseases of hard tissues of teeth
Source and release
- Data release
- Alberta AHCIP · January 2018
- Effective date
- Jan 18, 2018
- Publisher
- Alberta Health
This page is built from the Alberta AHCIP catalog that Vero Codes reads when it suggests codes: Alberta Health’s January 2018 release, imported from the publisher’s file and checked against it. The description, notes and structured data come from the same record.
Frequently asked questions
What does Alberta diagnostic code 521 mean?
521 is the Alberta diagnostic code for “Diseases of hard tissues of teeth” in Alberta Health’s Alberta AHCIP January 2018 release.
Where is 521 in Alberta AHCIP?
521 sits under 520-529 Diseases of oral cavity, salivary, glands and jaws, within IX. Diseases of the digestive system.
What coding notes apply to 521?
Alberta Health’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 521 or the headings above it.
Which Alberta AHCIP release does this page use?
It uses Alberta Health’s January 2018 release, in effect from Jan 18, 2018. It is a reference: confirm the code against the current list and the payer’s rules before you submit it.
Codes beside 521
View 520-529520Disorders of tooth development and eruption522Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues523Gingival and periodontal diseases524Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion525Other diseases and conditions of the teeth and supporting structures526Diseases of the jaws527Diseases of the salivary glands528Diseases of the oral soft tissues, excluding lesions specific for gingiva and tongue529Diseases and other conditions of the tongue