ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K04.5
Chronic apical periodontitis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K04.5
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
chronic periodontitis (K05.3-)
Inclusion Terms
- Apical or periapical granuloma
- Apical periodontitis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K04.5 (Chronic apical periodontitis)
ICD-10-CM code K04.5 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K04.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K04.5 - Chronic apical periodontitis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Chronic apical periodontitis.