K05.32 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- K05.321 Chronic periodontitis, generalized, slight
- K05.322 Chronic periodontitis, generalized, moderate
- K05.323 Chronic periodontitis, generalized, severe
- K05.329 Chronic periodontitis, generalized, unspecified severity
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K05.32 ICD10 Code:
- K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
- K00-K14 Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
- K05 Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
- K05.0 Acute gingivitis
- K05.1 Chronic gingivitis
- K05.2 Aggressive periodontitis
- K05.3 Chronic periodontitis
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
K05.32 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about K05.32 ICD 10 code
If you have gum disease, you're not alone. Many U.S. adults currently have some form of the disease. It ranges from simple gum inflammation, called gingivitis, to serious damage to the tissue and bone supporting the teeth. In the worst cases, you can lose teeth.
In gingivitis, the gums become red and swollen. They can bleed easily. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease. You can usually reverse it with daily brushing and flossing and regular cleanings by a dentist or dental hygienist. Untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontitis. If you have periodontitis, the gums pull away from the teeth and form pockets that become infected. If not treated, the bones, gums and connective tissue that support the teeth are destroyed.
NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
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