What is the ICD-10-CM code for gingivitis?

The primary ICD-10-CM code for gingivitis is K05.10 (Chronic gingivitis, plaque induced). There are 33 billable gingivitis codes in FY2027, covering different types and underlying causes.

How many ICD-10-CM codes are there for gingivitis?

There are 45 ICD-10-CM codes for gingivitis in the FY2027 tabular list, of which 33 are billable. These codes fall under Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM classification.

Which chapter covers gingivitis in ICD-10-CM?

Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease codes are classified in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: K00–K95 (Diseases of the Digestive System).

Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease ICD-10-CM codes

ICD-10-CM codes for gingivitis, periodontitis, and gingival recession, including plaque-induced and non-plaque-induced gingivitis and periodontitis by extent and severity.

45 codes, 33 billable. FY2027, valid from October 1, 2026. In chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System.

How to code Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease

Gingivitis is split by acute or chronic and by cause. K05.00 and K05.01 are acute gingivitis, plaque induced or not. K05.10 and K05.11 are chronic gingivitis, plaque induced or not. Plaque-induced chronic gingivitis K05.10 is the usual code for routine gingivitis.

Chronic periodontitis is K05.3-, and aggressive periodontitis is K05.2-. Both have a fifth character for localized or generalized and a sixth character for slight, moderate, or severe. Gingival recession is K06.0-, coded by extent and severity.

All Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease codes

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