K04.5
BillableChronic apical periodontitis
K04.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chronic apical periodontitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
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Includes
- •Apical or periapical granuloma
- •Apical periodontitis NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •chronic periodontitis (K05.3-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K04.5?
- K04.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Chronic apical periodontitis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K04.5 a billable code?
- Yes — K04.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from K04.5?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): chronic periodontitis (K05.3-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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