All ICD10 Codes

K05.3

Non-Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Chronic periodontitis

Use a more specific code (1 billable, 2 non-billable)
K05.30Chronic periodontitis, unspecifiedK05.31Chronic periodontitis, localizedhas subcodesK05.32Chronic periodontitis, generalizedhas subcodes
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Chronic pericoronitis
  • Complex periodontitis
  • Periodontitis NOS
  • Simplex periodontitis
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • chronic apical periodontitis (K04.5)
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K00-K14Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14)
K05Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
K05.3Chronic periodontitisNot billable
K05.30Chronic periodontitis, unspecifiedBillable
K05.31Chronic periodontitis, localizedSubcodes
K05.32Chronic periodontitis, generalizedSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to K05.3:

categoryK05
Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
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chapterCH11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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