Question 1

Is K06 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K06 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K06 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K06 represents Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K06?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K06 is section:K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from K06?

Accepted Answer

Code K06 has Type 2 Excludes including: acute gingivitis (K05.0); atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge (K08.2); chronic gingivitis (K05.1) and 1 more conditions. These conditions are not included in K06 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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