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Salivary gland diseases

Also known as: Diseases of salivary glands, unspecified

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In short

Salivary glands are located in the mouth, consisting of three pairs of major glands and hundreds of minor glands that make saliva and empty it through openings called ducts. Saliva makes food moist, which helps chew and swallow, helps digest food, cleans the mouth, and contains antibodies that can kill germs. Problems with these glands can cause them to become irritated and swollen, leading to symptoms such as a bad taste in the mouth, difficulty opening the mouth, dry mouth, pain in the face or mouth, or swelling of the face or neck. Causes of salivary gland problems include infections, obstruction, cancer, or other disorders such as mumps or Sjogren's syndrome.

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Codes

ICD-10: K11
ICD-11: DA04.Z Diseases of salivary glands, unspecified

Description

Your salivary glands are in your mouth. You have three pairs of major salivary glands and hundreds of small (minor) glands. They make saliva (spit) and empty it into your mouth through openings called ducts. Saliva makes your food moist, which helps you chew and swallow. It helps you digest your food. It also cleans your mouth and contains antibodies that can kill germs.
Problems with salivary glands can cause them to become irritated and swollen. You may have symptoms such as:
A bad taste in your mouth
Difficulty opening your mouth
Dry mouth
Pain in your face or mouth
Swelling of your face or neck
Causes of salivary gland problems include infections, obstruction, or cancer. Problems can also be due to other disorders, such as mumps or Sjogren's syndrome.

Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.

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Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Salivary gland diseases?

K11 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).

What is the ICD-11 code for Salivary gland diseases?

DA04.Z: Diseases of salivary glands, unspecified (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).

Sources and attribution

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Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).

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