Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge (K06)
ICD-10 code section K06 covers a range of other disorders of the gingiva and the edentulous alveolar ridge, including various types of gingival recession, enlargement, trauma-related lesions, and alveolar bone loss. These codes help specify conditions beyond common gum diseases, providing detailed classifications for treatment and documentation.
This section includes codes for localized and generalized gingival recession (K06.0 series), addressing the loss of gum tissue which may be described by terms like "gingivitis artefacta" or "interproximal gingival recession." Gingival enlargement (K06.1) covers conditions also known by names such as "hereditary gingival fibromatosis" or drug-induced gum overgrowth. Trauma-related lesions affecting gums and edentulous ridges are captured under K06.2, useful for conditions like avulsion of attached gingiva. Bone loss in the alveolar ridge is described by K06.3, including horizontal alveolar bone loss surrounding implants. Other specified disorders (K06.8) encompass a variety of changes such as gingival clefts, pigmentation, or pyogenic granulomas, while K06.9 is used for unspecified gingival or alveolar disorders including acute and chronic conditions attributed to infections, systemic diseases, or allergies. These codes precisely document unique gum-related diseases in dental and medical records.
Diseases of the digestive system (K00–K95)
Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14)
K06 Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
K06.0 Gingival recession
K06.01 Gingival recession, localized
- K06.010 Localized gingival recession, unspecified
- K06.011 Localized gingival recession, minimal
- K06.012 Localized gingival recession, moderate
- K06.013 Localized gingival recession, severe
K06.02 Gingival recession, generalized
- K06.020 Generalized gingival recession, unspecified
- K06.021 Generalized gingival recession, minimal
- K06.022 Generalized gingival recession, moderate
- K06.023 Generalized gingival recession, severe
- K06.1 Gingival enlargement
- K06.2 Gingival and edentulous alveolar ridge lesions associated with trauma
- K06.3 Horizontal alveolar bone loss
- K06.8 Other specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
- K06.9 Disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecified
Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge (K06)
Instructional Notations
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- acute gingivitis K05.0
- atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge K08.2
- chronic gingivitis K05.1
- gingivitis NOS K05.1
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Alveolar Bone Loss
Resorption or wasting of the tooth-supporting bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS) in the MAXILLA or MANDIBLE.
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).
