2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K06.010Localized gingival recession, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K00-K14›K06

ICD-10-CM K06.010
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K06.010 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for localized gingival recession, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 11 through 13, 157 through 159. Coders also document this condition as gingival recession limited to facial and lingual surfaces of tooth. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Any dental condition including traumatic injury; Caries, periodontitis, and other preventable dental conditions; and Disorders of teeth and gingiva.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K06.010
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Localized gingival recession, unspecified
Short Description
Localized gingival recession, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
K06.01
Gingival recession, localized

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK00-K14Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
CategoryK06Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
This CodeK06.010Localized gingival recession, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Gingival recession limited to facial and lingual surfaces of tooth
  • Gingivitis artefacta
  • Interproximal gingival soft tissue recession
  • Localized gingival recession

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Localized gingival recession, NOS

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR DEN001
Any dental condition including traumatic injury
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR DEN003
Caries, periodontitis, and other preventable dental conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR DIG002
Disorders of teeth and gingiva
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes
CCSR DEN002
Nontraumatic dental conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No

Convert K06.010 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
523.24 Gingival recession-local
ApproximateCombination The match is approximate, and more than one code can be needed to describe the source diagnosis. Confirm with contextual judgment.
ICD-9-CM
523.20 Gingival recession NOS
ApproximateCombination The match is approximate, and more than one code can be needed to describe the source diagnosis. Confirm with contextual judgment.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement K06.010 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • K06.0 - Gingival recession
FY 2019AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2018.
FY 2020–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About K06.010Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for localized gingival recession, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for localized gingival recession, unspecified is K06.010 (sometimes written as K06010). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is K06.010 (Gingival recession, localized) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report localized gingival recession, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does K06.010 group to?

When localized gingival recession, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 11, 12, 13, 157, 158, 159, with relative weights from 0.7085 to 5.4541 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of K06.010?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, localized gingival recession, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 523.24 (gingival recession-local) and 523.20 (gingival recession NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.