ICD-10 Code for Canker
Also indexed as (mouth) (sore)
The ICD-10-CM code for canker is K12.0 — Recurrent oral aphthae. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for canker with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Billable
Which canker code should you use?
The Alphabetic Index lists 2 codes under Canker. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.
By type
| rash | A38.9 | Scarlet fever, uncomplicated |
Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources