K06.02 – Gingival recession, generalized

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code K06.02

Code: K06.02 (claims format: K0602)
Description: Gingival recession, generalized
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 › K06.0

Billable codes under K06.02

K06.02 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

K06.020 – Generalized gingival recession, unspecifiedBillable
K06.021 – Generalized gingival recession, minimalBillable
K06.022 – Generalized gingival recession, moderateBillable
K06.023 – Generalized gingival recession, severeBillable

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

Excludes2 (not included here):

acute gingivitis (K05.0)
atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge (K08.2)
chronic gingivitis (K05.1)
gingivitis NOS (K05.1)

K06.0 – Gingival recession

Applicable to:

Gingival recession (postinfective) (postprocedural)

Related codes in K06.0

K06.01 – Gingival recession, localizedHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K06.02?

K06.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for gingival recession, generalized, in the block K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands).

Is K06.02 a billable code?

No. K06.02 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does K06.02 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.