ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for aphthae
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Aphthae, aphthous”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding aphthae
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for aphthae; the code depends on the details below.
More specific aphthae codes (official index)
- Bednar's K12.0 — Recurrent oral aphthae
- cachectic K14.0 — Glossitis
- epizootic B08.8 — Other specified viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions
- fever B08.8 — Other specified viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions
- oral (recurrent) K12.0 — Recurrent oral aphthae
- stomatitis (major) (minor) K12.0 — Recurrent oral aphthae
- thrush B37.0 — Candidal stomatitis
- ulcer (oral) (recurrent) K12.0 — Recurrent oral aphthae
- genital organ (s) NEC
- female N76.6 — Ulceration of vulva
- male N50.89 — Other specified disorders of the male genital organs
- larynx J38.7 — Other diseases of larynx
Common questions about aphthae ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for bednar's aphthae?
- K12.0 — Recurrent oral aphthae.
What is the ICD-10 code for cachectic aphthae?
- K14.0 — Glossitis.
What is the ICD-10 code for epizootic aphthae?
- B08.8 — Other specified viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions.
What is the ICD-10 code for fever aphthae?
- B08.8 — Other specified viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions.
What is the ICD-10 code for oral aphthae?
- K12.0 — Recurrent oral aphthae.
What is the ICD-10 code for stomatitis aphthae?
- K12.0 — Recurrent oral aphthae.
What is the ICD-10 code for thrush aphthae?
- B37.0 — Candidal stomatitis.