K06 ICD-10-CM Code: Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
K06Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where K06 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14)
- 3
Category K06
Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
- 4
Code K06
Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
More specific choices
Codes under K06
K06 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K06.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K06.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K06.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K06.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- acute gingivitis (K05.0)
- atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge (K08.2)
- chronic gingivitis (K05.1)
- gingivitis NOS (K05.1)
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K06 mean?
K06 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge.”
Is K06 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K06 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 K06 located in ICD-10-CM?
K06 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 K06, Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge.
What coding notes are listed for K06?
No inclusion terms are listed for K06 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: acute gingivitis (K05.0); atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge (K08.2); chronic gingivitis (K05.1); gingivitis NOS (K05.1).
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