K05 ICD-10-CM Code: Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K05Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K05 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14)
- 3
Category K05
Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
- 4
Code K05
Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
Codes under K05
K05 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K05.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K05.
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)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K05.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K05.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K05 mean?
K05 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Gingivitis and periodontal diseases.”
Is K05 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K05 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K05 located in ICD-10-CM?
K05 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14) (K00–K14), under category K05, Gingivitis and periodontal diseases.
What coding notes are listed for K05?
No inclusion terms are listed for K05 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: 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). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.