ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K12.0
Recurrent oral aphthae
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K12.0
Inclusion Terms
- Aphthous stomatitis (major) (minor)
- Bednar's aphthae
- Periadenitis mucosa necrotica recurrens
- Recurrent aphthous ulcer
- Stomatitis herpetiformis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K12.0 (Recurrent oral aphthae)
ICD-10-CM code K12.0 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 K12.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K12.0 - Recurrent oral aphthae. 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 Recurrent oral aphthae.