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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Lingua

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Lingua”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Lingua

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for lingua; the code depends on the details below.

More specific Lingua codes (official index)

  • geographica K14.1 — Geographic tongue
  • nigra (villosa) K14.3 — Hypertrophy of tongue papillae
  • plicata K14.5 — Plicated tongue
  • tylosis K13.29 — Other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue

Common questions about Lingua ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for geographica lingua?

K14.1 — Geographic tongue.

What is the ICD-10 code for nigra lingua?

K14.3 — Hypertrophy of tongue papillae.

What is the ICD-10 code for plicata lingua?

K14.5 — Plicated tongue.

What is the ICD-10 code for tylosis lingua?

K13.29 — Other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue.