ICD-10-CM Code K06.9
Disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecified
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.K06.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code K069 is used to code Gum inflammation disease
gum inflammation disease is a condition that damages the soft tissues that surround the human teeth and also attacks the bones that support them. it often comes in diverse forms and stages. the condition comes with severe bleeding and inflammation. in extreme cases, it goes ahead to destroy the bones that support the teeth completely.
| Specialty: | Dentistry |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses with MCC.
- DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses with CC.
- DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses without CC or MCC.
- DRG Group #157-159 - Dental and oral diseases with MCC.
- DRG Group #157-159 - Dental and oral diseases with CC.
- DRG Group #157-159 - Dental and oral diseases without CC or MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Tenderness of gums (finding)
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Possible requirement for an external cause code
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'K06.9 - Disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecified'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code K06.9 and a single ICD9 code, 523.9 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: K06 - Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge