Is K06.0 a billable code?
No. K06.0 is a header code that groups 8 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K06.0: Gingival recession
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K06.0 groups related diagnoses under gingival recession. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K06.0
- K06.010Localized gingival recession, unspecified
- K06.011Localized gingival recession, minimal
- K06.012Localized gingival recession, moderate
- K06.013Localized gingival recession, severe
- K06.020Generalized gingival recession, unspecified
- K06.021Generalized gingival recession, minimal
- K06.022Generalized gingival recession, moderate
- K06.023Generalized gingival recession, severe
Other codes in K06 Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
K06.0 questions
What does K06.0 mean?
K06.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Gingival recession. 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.