ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K05.3
Chronic periodontitis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K05.3
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
chronic apical periodontitis (K04.5)
Inclusion Terms
- Chronic pericoronitis
- Complex periodontitis
- Periodontitis NOS
- Simplex periodontitis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K05.3 (Chronic periodontitis)
ICD-10-CM code K05.3 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 K05.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K05.3 - Chronic 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 periodontitis.