Loss of Coronoid Process

DC 9909 Dental & Oral Conditions

Loss of Coronoid Process is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 9909 in the Dental & Oral Conditions category. Maximum rating: 30%.

Rating	Criteria
30%	Ability to chew is severely affected AND there is abnormal movement of the jaw.
30%	Severe degree of open bite.
20%	Missing both.
10%	Just one is missing.
10%	Ability to chew is moderately affected AND there is NO abnormal movement of the jaw.
10%	Moderate degree of open bite.
0%	Jaw is displaced but there is no open bite.

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Review the rating criteria for DC 9909 to understand what symptoms warrant higher ratings.

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