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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K06.01

Gingival recession, localized

ICD-10-CM Code:
K06.01
ICD-10 Code for:
Gingival recession, localized
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)
      • Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
        (K06)

K06.01 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of gingival recession, localized. 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 Gingival recession, localized

Non-specific codes like K06.01 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 gingival recession, localized:

  • Use K06.010 for Localized gingival recession, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K06.011 for Localized gingival recession, minimal - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K06.012 for Localized gingival recession, moderate - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K06.013 for Localized gingival recession, severe - BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information

  • Gingival Recession

    exposure of the root surface when the edge of the gum (gingiva) moves apically away from the crown of the tooth. this is common with advancing age, vigorous tooth brushing, diseases, or tissue loss of the gingiva, the periodontal ligament and the supporting bone (alveolar process).

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