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ICD-10 Coding for Dental Disease(K05.10, K05.00, K05.11)

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Explore detailed ICD-10 coding guidelines for dental diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis. Learn about documentation requirements and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
Oral DiseasePeriodontal Disease
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Dental Disease

K00-K95Primary Range

Diseases of the digestive system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
K05.10Chronic gingivitis, plaque-induced
K05.311Chronic periodontitis, localized, slight
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Chronic gingivitis, plaque induced
K05.10Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Acute gingivitisK05.00
Chronic periodontitis, localized, severeK05.313

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Dental Disease.

Failing to specify plaque-induced nature of gingivitis

Impact

Clinical: Misdiagnosis of gingivitis type., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim rejections.

Mitigation

Verify plaque presence during examination, Use specific terminology in documentation

Using K05.10 for non-plaque-induced gingivitis

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to claim denials., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data recording.

Mitigation

Use K05.11 for non-plaque-induced cases.

Periodontal Disease Coding

Impact

Incorrect coding of periodontal disease severity.

Mitigation

Regular training on coding updates and documentation standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with K05.10.