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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K05.10

Chronic gingivitis, plaque induced

ICD-10-CM Code:
K05.10
ICD-10 Code for:
Chronic gingivitis, plaque induced
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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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)

K05.10 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of chronic gingivitis, plaque induced. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Accretion on teeth
  • Chronic desquamative gingivitis
  • Chronic fibro-edematous gingivitis
  • Chronic fibrous gingivitis
  • Chronic gingivitis
  • Chronic marginal gingivitis
  • Chronic necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
  • Dental plaque induced gingivitis
  • Dental plaque on teeth
  • Dental plaque on tooth
  • Dental plaque with chronic gingivitis
  • Desquamative gingivitis
  • Eruptive gingivitis
  • Foreign body gingivitis
  • Generalized gingivitis
  • Generalized marginal gingivitis
  • Gingival disease co-occurrent with diabetes mellitus
  • Gingival disease due to bacteria
  • Gingival disease due to dental plaque
  • Gingival disease due to dental plaque
  • Gingival disease due to dental plaque
  • Gingival disease due to pregnancy
  • Gingival erythema
  • Gingival papillary cratering
  • Gingivitis
  • Gingivitis co-occurrent with diabetes mellitus
  • Gingivitis due to dental plaque with local contributing factor
  • Gingivitis due to disorder of cellular component of blood
  • Gingivitis exacerbated by hyposalivation
  • Gingivitis exacerbated by plaque retentive restoration
  • Granulomatous foreign body gingivitis
  • Hyperplastic gingivitis
  • Lichenoid foreign body gingivitis
  • Linear gingival erythema
  • Linear gingival erythema caused by fungus
  • Localized gingivitis
  • Mild gingivitis
  • Moderate gingivitis
  • Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
  • Oral lichenoid reaction
  • Papillary gingivitis
  • Severe gingivitis
  • Simple marginal gingivitis
  • Suppurative inflammation of oral soft tissue
  • Suppurative inflammation of subgingival space
  • Swollen gums
  • Ulceration of gingivae
  • Ulceration of gingivae
  • Ulceration of gingivae
  • Ulcerative gingivitis

Clinical Classification

Clinical CategoryCCSR Category CodeInpatient Default CCSROutpatient Default CCSR
Any dental condition including traumatic injuryDEN001N - Not default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.N - Not default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Caries, periodontitis, and other preventable dental conditionsDEN003N - Not default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.N - Not default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Disorders of teeth and gingivaDIG002Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Nontraumatic dental conditionsDEN002N - Not default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.N - Not default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

Clinical Information

  • Gingivitis

    inflammation of gum tissue (gingiva) without loss of connective tissue.

  • Gingivitis, Necrotizing Ulcerative

    an acute or chronic gingivitis characterized by redness and swelling, necrosis extending from the interdental papillae along the gingival margins, pain; hemorrhage, necrotic odor, and often a pseudomembrane. the condition may extend to the oral mucosa; tongue; palate; or pharynx. the etiology is somewhat unclear, but may involve a complex of fusobacterium nucleatum along with spirochetes borrelia or treponema.

  • Gingiva

    oral tissue surrounding and attached to teeth.

  • Chronic Gingivitis

    chronic painless inflammation of the gums. it is characterized by erythema and edema of the gums and bleeding while brushing the teeth.

  • Gingivitis

    a disorder involving inflammation of the gums; may affect surrounding and supporting structures of the teeth.

  • Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis|Vincent Angina|Vincent's Angina

    a bacterial infectious process affecting the gums. it is characterized by the development of necrotic, ulcerated, and painful lesions with creation of pseudomembranes extending along the gingival margins.

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.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Chronic gingivitis NOS
  • Gingivitis NOS

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Convert K05.10 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 523.10 - Chronc gingititis,plaque

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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Periodontal (Gum) Disease

Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place.
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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.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.