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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K05

Gingivitis and periodontal diseases

ICD-10-CM Code:
K05
ICD-10 Code for:
Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the digestive system
    (K00–K95)
    • Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
      (K00-K14)
      • Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
        (K05)

K05 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of gingivitis and periodontal diseases. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Gingivitis and periodontal diseases

Non-specific codes like K05 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for gingivitis and periodontal diseases:

  • K05.0 for Acute gingivitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K05.00 for Acute gingivitis, plaque induced - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K05.01 for Acute gingivitis, non-plaque induced - BILLABLE CODE

  • K05.1 for Chronic gingivitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K05.10 for Chronic gingivitis, plaque induced - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K05.11 for Chronic gingivitis, non-plaque induced - BILLABLE CODE

  • K05.2 for Aggressive periodontitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K05.20 for Aggressive periodontitis, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

  • K05.21 for Aggressive periodontitis, localized - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • K05.22 for Aggressive periodontitis, generalized - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • K05.3 for Chronic periodontitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K05.30 for Chronic periodontitis, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

  • K05.31 for Chronic periodontitis, localized - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • K05.32 for Chronic periodontitis, generalized - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K05.4 for Periodontosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K05.5 for Other periodontal diseases - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K05.6 for Periodontal disease, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Use Additional Code

Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence F10
  • exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z77.22
  • exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period P96.81
  • history of tobacco dependence Z87.891
  • occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z57.31
  • tobacco dependence F17
  • tobacco use Z72.0

Patient Education


Gum Disease

If you have gum disease, you're not alone. Many U.S. adults currently have some form of the disease. It ranges from simple gum inflammation, called gingivitis, to serious damage to the tissue and bone supporting the teeth. In the worst cases, you can lose teeth.

In gingivitis, the gums become red and swollen. They can bleed easily. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease. You can usually reverse it with daily brushing and flossing and regular cleanings by a dentist or dental hygienist. Untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontitis. If you have periodontitis, the gums pull away from the teeth and form pockets that become infected. If not treated, the bones, gums and connective tissue that support the teeth are destroyed.

NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.