K05
Non-billableGingivitis and periodontal diseases
K05 is the ICD-10-CM code for Gingivitis and periodontal diseases. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K05.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- K00-K95
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHIf 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…
Read more about Gum Disease at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Use additional code
- •code to identify:
- •alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
- •exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
- •exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
- •history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- •occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
- •tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- •tobacco use (Z72.0)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Chlorhexidine›
- 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate›
- Arnica Montana, Borax, Calendula Officinalis, Hypericum Perforatum, Myrrha, Plantago Major, Ratanhia, Salvia Officinalis, Symphytum Officinale.Non-Standardized Plant Allergenic Extract [EPC]›
- Stannous Fluoride›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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