K05.31 - Chronic periodontitis, localized
| ICD-10: | K05.31 |
| Short Description: | Chronic periodontitis, localized |
| Long Description: | Chronic periodontitis, localized |
| Status: | Not Valid for Submission |
| Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
| Code Classification: |
K05.31 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of chronic periodontitis, localized. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2023 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.
Clinical Information
- Chronic Periodontitis-. chronic inflammation and loss of periodontium that is associated with the amount of dental plaque or dental calculus present. chronic periodontitis occurs mostly in adults and was called adult periodontitis, but this disease can appear in young people.
- Chronic Periodontitis-. a chronic inflammatory process that affects the tissues that surround and support the teeth.
Specific Coding for Chronic periodontitis, localized
Non-specific codes like K05.31 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for chronic periodontitis, localized:
- BILLABLE CODE - Use K05.311 for Chronic periodontitis, localized, slight
- BILLABLE CODE - Use K05.312 for Chronic periodontitis, localized, moderate
- BILLABLE CODE - Use K05.313 for Chronic periodontitis, localized, severe
- BILLABLE CODE - Use K05.319 for Chronic periodontitis, localized, unspecified severity
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.[Learn More in MedlinePlus]
Code History
- 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
