K06.0 – Gingival recession
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
ICD-10-CM code
K06.0
- Code
K06.0(claims format:K060)- Description
- Gingival recession
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
- K06
Billable codes under K06.0
K06.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- K06.01 – Gingival recession, localizedHeader (more codes below)
- K06.02 – Gingival recession, generalizedHeader (more codes below)
Notes for K06.0
Applicable to:
- Gingival recession (postinfective) (postprocedural)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K06 – Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
Related codes in K06
- K06.1 – Gingival enlargementBillable
- K06.2 – Gingival and edentulous alveolar ridge lesions associated with traumaBillable
- K06.3 – Horizontal alveolar bone lossBillable
- K06.8 – Other specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridgeBillable
- K06.9 – Disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K06.0?
K06.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for gingival recession, in the block K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands).
Is K06.0 a billable code?
No. K06.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does K06.0 belong to?
It belongs to category K06 – Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge.
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.