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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bleeding from Gums

ICD-10 Coding for Bleeding from Gums

K05.00
K05.10
K06.01

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bleeding from gums includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Gingival Bleeding
Bleeding Gums
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bleeding from Gums

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bleeding from Gums

Use ICD-10 code K05.00 for acute gingivitis, plaque-induced, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute gingivitis, plaque-induced

Billable Code
K05.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Sudden onset of gingival inflammation with bleeding

Applicable To

  • • Sudden onset gingival inflammation
  • • Bleeding on probing

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute nature and absence of attachment loss.

Chronic gingivitis, plaque-induced

Billable Code
K05.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Persistent inflammation for over 3 months
  • • Bleeding on probing less than 30% of sites

Applicable To

  • • Persistent gingival inflammation
  • • Bleeding on probing

Important Notes

  • • Document chronicity and percentage of sites with bleeding.

Localized gingival recession

Non-Billable
K06.01
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Root exposure of 1mm or more
  • • Localized to specific teeth

Applicable To

  • • Root exposure
  • • Localized gingival recession

Important Notes

  • • Specify the teeth affected and the severity of recession.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z98.89

History of periodontal disease

Use for patients with a history of periodontitis affecting current condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bleeding from gums?

The ICD-10 code for acute gingivitis, which can cause bleeding from gums, is K05.00. Chronic gingivitis is coded as K05.10.

How to document bleeding from gums?

Document the percentage of sites with bleeding on probing, the severity of inflammation, and any associated gingival recession.

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