K06.8
BillableOther specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
K06.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
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.
Includes
- •Fibrous epulis
- •Flabby alveolar ridge
- •Giant cell epulis
- •Peripheral giant cell granuloma of gingiva
- •Pyogenic granuloma of gingiva
- •Vertical ridge deficiency
Excludes2 — not included here
- •gingival cyst (K09.0)
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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