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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Periodontal Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Periodontal Disease

K05.3
K05.1

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

Also Known as:
Gum Disease
Periodontitis
Gingivitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Periodontal Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Periodontal Disease

Use ICD-10 code K05.3 for chronic periodontitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic periodontitis

Non-Billable
K05.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Probing depths ≥4mm
  • • Clinical attachment loss ≥2mm
  • • Radiographic bone loss ≥15% root length

Applicable To

  • • Chronic periodontitis, generalized
  • • Chronic periodontitis, localized

Important Notes

  • • Chronic periodontitis codes should reflect the severity and extent of the disease.

Chronic gingivitis

Non-Billable
K05.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Gingival inflammation without bone loss

Applicable To

  • • Chronic gingivitis with inflammation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly differentiates from periodontitis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.891

Personal history of nicotine dependence

Use to indicate a history of tobacco use, which can impact periodontal disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic periodontitis?

The ICD-10 code for chronic periodontitis is K05.3. It includes both generalized and localized forms of the condition.

How is periodontal disease documented?

Periodontal disease documentation requires full-mouth periodontal charting, including probing depths, bleeding on probing, and radiographic evidence of bone loss.

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