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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gingival Bleeding

ICD-10 Coding for Gingival Bleeding

K05.10

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

Also Known as:
Gingival Bleeding Index
Gingivitis with Bleeding
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gingival Bleeding

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gingival Bleeding

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic gingivitis, plaque-induced

Billable Code
K05.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of chronic inflammation with plaque and bleeding on probing.
documentation:
  • • Detailed notes on index used, scores, and plaque presence.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic gingivitis with plaque

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the index used and scores to support the diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.20

Dental examination

Use for routine monitoring of bleeding indices.

R04.81

Gingival bleeding

Use if bleeding is spontaneous/unprovoked.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic gingivitis?

The ICD-10 code for chronic plaque-induced gingivitis is K05.10. It requires documentation of plaque presence and bleeding on probing.

How do you document gingival bleeding?

Document gingival bleeding by specifying the index used, scores, and percentage of bleeding sites. Include plaque presence to support the diagnosis.

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