Is K05.0 a billable code?
No. K05.0 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K05.0: Acute gingivitis
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K05.0 groups related diagnoses under acute gingivitis. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K05.0
Other codes in K05 Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
K05.0 questions
What does K05.0 mean?
K05.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute gingivitis. It is in chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.