K06: Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
Codes under K06 (Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| K06.0 | Gingival recession | — |
| K06.0 | Gingival recession | — |
| K06.01 | Gingival recession, localized | — |
| K06.01 | Gingival recession, localized | — |
| K06.1 | Gingival enlargement | ✓ |
| K06.1 | Gingival enlargement | ✓ |
| K06.02 | Gingival recession, generalized | — |
| K06.02 | Gingival recession, generalized | — |
| K06.2 | Gingival and edentulous alveolar ridge lesions associated with trauma | ✓ |
| K06.2 | Gingival and edentulous alveolar ridge lesions associated with trauma | ✓ |
| K06.3 | Horizontal alveolar bone loss | ✓ |
| K06.3 | Horizontal alveolar bone loss | ✓ |
| K06.8 | Other specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge | ✓ |
| K06.8 | Other specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge | ✓ |
| K06.9 | Disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecified | ✓ |
| K06.9 | Disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecified | ✓ |
| K06.010 | Localized gingival recession, unspecified | ✓ |
| K06.010 | Localized gingival recession, unspecified | ✓ |
| K06.011 | Localized gingival recession, minimal | ✓ |
| K06.011 | Localized gingival recession, minimal | ✓ |
| K06.012 | Localized gingival recession, moderate | ✓ |
| K06.012 | Localized gingival recession, moderate | ✓ |
| K06.013 | Localized gingival recession, severe | ✓ |
| K06.013 | Localized gingival recession, severe | ✓ |
| K06.020 | Generalized gingival recession, unspecified | ✓ |
| K06.020 | Generalized gingival recession, unspecified | ✓ |
| K06.021 | Generalized gingival recession, minimal | ✓ |
| K06.021 | Generalized gingival recession, minimal | ✓ |
| K06.022 | Generalized gingival recession, moderate | ✓ |
| K06.022 | Generalized gingival recession, moderate | ✓ |
| K06.023 | Generalized gingival recession, severe | ✓ |
| K06.023 | Generalized gingival recession, severe | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code K06?
K06 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge. It contains 32 more specific diagnosis codes, 26 of which are billable.
Is K06 a billable code?
No — K06 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example K06.0 — Gingival recession). 26 of the 32 codes under K06 are billable.
What codes fall under K06?
K06 includes K06.0, K06.0, K06.01, K06.01, K06.1, plus 27 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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