ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K05.1
Chronic gingivitis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K05.1
Code First
, if applicable, diseases of the digestive system complicating pregnancy (O99.61-)
Inclusion Terms
- Desquamative gingivitis (chronic)
- Gingivitis (chronic) NOS
- Hyperplastic gingivitis (chronic)
- Pregnancy associated gingivitis
- Simple marginal gingivitis (chronic)
- Ulcerative gingivitis (chronic)
Inclusion Terms
- Chronic gingivitis NOS
- Gingivitis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K05.1 (Chronic gingivitis)
ICD-10-CM code K05.1 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 K05.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K05.1 - Chronic gingivitis. 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 gingivitis.