K06.8 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Other specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Short description for K06.8 ICD 10 code:

Oth disrd of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge

Type 2 excludes for K06.8 ICD 10 code
  • gingival cyst (K09.0)

Terms applicables to K06.8 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K06.8 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

K06.8 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about K06.8 ICD 10 code

If 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 brushing and flossing and regular cleanings by a dentist or dental hygienist. Untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontitis. If you have periodontitis, the gums pull away from the teeth and form pockets that become infected. If not treated, the bones, gums and connective tissue that support the teeth are destroyed.

NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

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