K05.5 – Other periodontal diseases
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
ICD-10-CM code
K05.5
- Code
K05.5(claims format:K055)- Description
- Other periodontal diseases
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Block
- K00-K14 Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
- Parent codes
- K05
Notes for K05.5
Applicable to:
- Combined periodontic-endodontic lesion
- Narrow gingival width (of periodontal soft tissue)
Excludes2 (not included here):
- leukoplakia of gingiva (K13.21)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K05 – Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
Use additional code:
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
- exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
- exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
- tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Index terms for K05.5
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in K05
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K05.5?
K05.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for other periodontal diseases, in the block K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands).
Is K05.5 a billable code?
Yes. K05.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K05.5 belong to?
It belongs to category K05 – Gingivitis and periodontal diseases.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.